Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee · CCN 445107 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, chain average 4 stars)
CMS rates Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 160 certified beds, 134 residents a day on average. 21 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $9,770.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.98071 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.52603 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.71421 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.4% (registered nurses 25%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-14 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-02 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-02 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-11-08 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-28 |
| 2020-03-04 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-04-18 |
| 2020-03-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-04-18 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Fine | $9,770 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackrock Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-07 |
| Morgan Stanley Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-11-08 |
| National Health Corporation Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-02-28 |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Nhc-Op Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Vanguard Group Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc. Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Nhc-Op Lp Organization | general partnership interest | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-11-08 |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Nhc-Op Lp Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2020-02-28 |
| Baldwin, Brittany Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-13 |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-05-31 |
| Wrather, Timothy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-08 |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | corporate officer | — | 2016-04-18 |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-04-18 |
| Baldwin, Brittany Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-09-01 |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-06-01 |
| Fincher, Kevin Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-04-03 |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-05-31 |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-04-18 |
| Ussery, Robert Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2000-07-01 |
| Wrather, Timothy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-09-04 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Knox County.