Nhc Healthcare, Farragut
Knoxville, TN · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 445415) · 106 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 777-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Farragut in Knoxville, TN has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Farragut reports 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Farragut has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Farragut is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The facility has 106 certified beds and an average of 91.3 residents, and has been certified since October 1998. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and participates in the Medicare program.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided.
NHC Healthcare, Farragut is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Farragut has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is listed as a Medicare provider in CMS data; contact the facility at (865) 777-4000 or verify Medicaid participation on Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, with a 46.2% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 106 certified beds and an average daily census of 91.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 5, 1998.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 health inspection, 4 staffing, and 5 quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (865) 777-4000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (865) 777-4000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445415?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.