Lyonsview Health And Rehabilitation Center
Knoxville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445114) · 222 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,038
Phone: (865) 584-3902 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lyonsview Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Lyonsview reports total nurse staffing of about 3.55 hours per resident per day, including only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a high nursing staff turnover rate of 59.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Lyonsview has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,038.00 and no payment denials, and CMS has designated it as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently poor quality of care.
About this facility
Lyonsview Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee, operating under Knox County. The facility is licensed for 222 certified beds and reports an average of 165.3 residents. It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Champion Care chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lyonsview's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which falls below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,038.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality of care and is being considered for or subject to increased regulatory oversight and inspection frequency. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare before making decisions.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; contact the facility directly or check Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lyonsview has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.55 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is high at 59.4%. Its staffing rating is 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,038.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistently poor quality of care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 222 certified beds and reports an average of 165.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Champion Care chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 6, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Lyonsview scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8655843902 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the available CMS data; contact the facility at 8655843902 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445114?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.