Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445098) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 524-7366 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Knoxville has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Knoxville reports 3.83923 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00266 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.7%.
NHC Healthcare, Knoxville has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Knoxville is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee. The facility has 127 certified beds and an average of 96.2 residents, and has been certified since 1972. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company and is part of National Healthcare Corporation, a chain of 69 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 3.83923 hours per resident per day, including 1.00266 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as reported to Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Knoxville has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83923 hours per resident per day, with 1.00266 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing turnover rate of 57.7%; the CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 127 certified beds and an average daily census of 96.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company, part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on 1972-01-01.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
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 8655247366 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 8655247366 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 view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445098?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.