Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home

Nursing Home · Knoxville, TN

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number445484

Contact & location

One Veterans Way
Knoxville, TN 37931
Knox County
Phone
(865) 862-8100
ZIP code
37931 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
140
Residents per day
127.5 (91% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Tennessee State Veterans Home Board
Chain
Tennessee State Veterans' Home (5 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
January 18, 2007
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.6
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.51 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.72 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.18 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.62 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.02 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
42.4 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.8 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
5 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-11 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 2026-03-31
2026-03-11 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 2026-03-31
2025-01-23 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 2025-01-22
2024-02-14 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-26
2024-02-14 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 2024-02-26

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Harries, Edward (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tennessee State Veterans Home Board (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Brown, Danielle (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Harries, Edward (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?

Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home has a 5-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 Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home have?

It has 140 certified beds and cares for about 128 residents per day.

Has Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?

It is part of Tennessee State Veterans' Home and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?

(865) 862-8100. The facility is located at One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931.

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