Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Knoxville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445107) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,770
Phone: (865) 525-4131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders in Knoxville, TN has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders reports total nurse hours of 3.98 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,770.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data available does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1977. The facility has 160 certified beds and an average of 133.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.98, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,770.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.98 per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 50.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,770.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 160 certified beds and an average of 133.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which has 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings: health inspection (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8655254131 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8655254131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445107?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.