C

NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS

2120 HIGHLAND AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
Score: 58 / 100

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 58/100. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders is near the national average, with 3.98 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.98 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.24 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.17 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Feb 1, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0698 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Feb 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 1, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Nov 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 4.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,770

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 58 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
160
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2