NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS
NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS is a 160-bed nursing home in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1977-02-01. It averages 133.8 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS?
CMS lists 21 health-inspection deficiencies for NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS since 2020-03-04, 19 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-22.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | F0557, F0584, F0644, F0677, F0684, F0761 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D |
| 2024-02-02 | F0698, F0880 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2023-11-08 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2023-11-08 | F0677, F0684, F0804, F0925 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E |
| 2023-11-08 | F0580, F0600, F0657, F0693, F0755, F0760 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2020-03-04 | F0658, F0880 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
Why was NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $9,770 |
How is NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS staffed?
| Measure | This facility | TN average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.98071 | 3.80215 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 50.4 | 48.9 |
| Average number of residents per day | 133.8 | 84.0 |
Who owns NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS, and what chain is it in?
NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name KNOXVILLE HEALTH CARE CENTER, LP and belongs to the NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NHC/DELAWARE INC | since 02/28/2020 |
| INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | since 11/08/2024 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NASON JR., HOWARD | since 04/18/2016 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | NASON JR., HOWARD | since 04/18/2016 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, NHC-OP LP, BALDWIN, BRITTANY, DODSON, VICKI, FINCHER, KEVIN, KIDD, BRIAN, NASON JR., HOWARD, USSERY, ROBERT, WRATHER, TIMOTHY | since 02/28/2020 |
| GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NHC-OP LP | since 02/28/2020 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | BLACKROCK INC, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP, MORGAN STANLEY, NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION, NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, NHC-OP LP, VANGUARD GROUP INC, BALDWIN, BRITTANY, DODSON, VICKI, KIDD, BRIAN, WRATHER, TIMOTHY | since 02/28/2020 |
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