KNOXVILLE, TN 37916
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 445107 · 160 beds
NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS is a Medicare-certified nursing home in KNOXVILLE, TN (CMS Certification Number 445107). CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5). Federal inspection records list 21 health deficiencies, including 1 serious deficiency flag. The most recent survey date on record is January 22, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $10K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Health inspection | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 21 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | January 22, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 1 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 0 |
| Total federal fines | $10K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.53 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.98 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
Ownership type: Organization
This owner operates 70 facilities in the current extract.