Fort Sanders Tcu
Knoxville, TN · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 445328) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 541-1111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fort Sanders Tcu in Knoxville, TN has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Fort Sanders Tcu reports total nurse staffing of 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 2.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the given data.
Fort Sanders Tcu has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Fort Sanders Tcu is a Medicare-certified nursing facility in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility is certified for 24 beds and reports an average of 17.7 residents, indicating a small operation focused on transitional or short-term care. It has been Medicare-approved since May 31, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fort Sanders Tcu holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection – 4 stars, Quality Measures – 5 stars, and Staffing – 1 star. This mix indicates strong inspection and quality-measure performance alongside a notably low staffing rating from CMS.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 2.77 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. CMS staffing turnover data were not provided in this listing.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for Fort Sanders Tcu — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this provider. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided in this listing.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fort Sanders Tcu has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is listed as a Medicare provider type in CMS data; Medicaid acceptance is not specified in this listing.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.18 hours per resident per day, including 2.77 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for Fort Sanders Tcu.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fort Sanders Tcu is certified for 24 beds with an average of 17.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare-approved since May 31, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Fort Sanders Tcu scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8655411111 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data; contact the facility at 8655411111 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445328?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.