NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders

Nursing Home · Knoxville, TN

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number445107

Contact & location

2120 Highland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
Knox County
Phone
(865) 525-4131
ZIP code
37916 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
160
Residents per day
133.8 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Knoxville Health Care Center, LP
Chain
National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
February 1, 1977
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.98 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.53 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.18 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.28 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.71 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.4 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 22, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-22 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-22 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-22 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-14
2026-01-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-11-17
2026-01-22 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-14
2024-02-02 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-02
2024-02-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-02
2023-11-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2023-11-08 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-28
2020-03-04 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-04-18
2020-03-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-04-18

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $9,770 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-11-08Fine$9,770

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Baldwin, Brittany (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Blackrock INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Health Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vanguard Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wrather, Timothy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nason JR., Howard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc/Delaware INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Nason JR., Howard (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Baldwin, Brittany (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Dodson, Vicki (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fincher, Kevin (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kidd, Brian (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nason JR., Howard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
National Healthcare Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nhc-Op LP (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ussery, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wrather, Timothy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders?

NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.

How many beds does NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders have?

It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 134 residents per day.

Has NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $9,770 in the last three years.

Who owns NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders?

It is part of National Healthcare Corporation and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of NHC Healthcare, FT Sanders?

(865) 525-4131. The facility is located at 2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.