Nhc Homecare Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 447129)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 71 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (865) 539-0242 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Nhc Homecare Knoxville holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, above the Tennessee state average of 4, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Nhc Homecare Knoxville offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services. It serves 71 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, TN office.
Yes, Nhc Homecare Knoxville is Medicare-certified (CCN 447129, certified since 07/01/1977), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is listed on CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Nhc Homecare Knoxville is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Knoxville, TN, certified since 07/01/1977. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Nhc Homecare Knoxville holds a 5-star overall quality rating, which is above the Tennessee state average of 4 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 stars, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS data also reports agency performance on two specific quality measures: 99.28% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 97.95% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care. These figures come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect the most recently published reporting period available to this listing.
Nhc Homecare Knoxville reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, TN location. Prospective patients and families are encouraged to verify current ratings, measures, and service area directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Nhc Homecare Knoxville is Medicare-certified (CCN 447129) and has been certified since 07/01/1977, meaning eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Medical Social Services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Tennessee state average of 4 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review official ratings and measures for Nhc Homecare Knoxville at the CMS Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/447129?state=TN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 71 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, TN location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 71 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific care plans; for details not published by CMS, contact the agency directly at (865) 539-0242 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
The data provided does not address this distinction; contact the agency at (865) 539-0242 or check Medicare Care Compare for clarification on services provided.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Nhc Homecare Knoxville has been Medicare-certified since 07/01/1977.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary, for-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published by CMS; contact the agency at (865) 539-0242 to discuss payment and coverage details and verify eligibility on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Nhc Homecare Knoxville at (865) 539-0242 to begin the process of starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1977. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.