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NHC Healthcare, Farragut
120 Cavett Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922 (opens Google Maps) · Knox County · (865) 777-4000· 106 certified beds · avg 91 residents/day · certified since Oct 5, 1998 · Medicare only — not Medicaid certified
Certified for Medicare only. Medicare pays for short rehabilitation stays, not for long-term care — and this facility cannot bill Medicaid, which is what most families rely on for a long stay. Ask what a long-term stay here would cost and how it would be paid for. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (69 facilities, chain avg rating 4.0★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Feb 11, 2026
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.01
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. F-0554
The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. F-0658
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
View all 14 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure its nurse aides were properly trained — aides working more than 4 months must be trained and competent, and newer aides must be enrolled in training. · F-0728 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
| Sep 13, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
| Jan 30, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (11 → 2).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2020
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityTennessee averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.01
Tennessee average: 3.62
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.88
Tennessee average: 0.57
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.52
Tennessee average: 3.15
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.01 | 3.62 | 3.95 | top 21% in Tennessee; top 39% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.88 | 0.57 | 0.69 | top 9% in Tennessee; top 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.52 | 3.15 | 3.50 | top 19% in Tennessee; top 41% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.54 | 0.39 | 0.48 | top 16% in Tennessee; top 29% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.2 | 48.9 | 45.8 | top 41% in Tennessee; bottom 47% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 25.0 | 43.2 | 42.9 | top 18% in Tennessee; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.15, RN 0.91, weekend 3.64.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.15 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| Blackrock INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2019 |
| Davis, James | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Davis, James | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2025 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2023 |
| Dodson, Vicki | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Dodson, Vicki | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2019 |
| Kidd, Brian | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| Kidd, Brian | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/31/2023 |
| Lane, Karla | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Lane, Karla | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2025 |
| Moersdorf, Christina | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/28/2008 |
| Morgan Stanley | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| Nason Jr., Howard | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2016 |
| Nason Jr., Howard | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2016 |
| Nason Jr., Howard | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2016 |
| National Health Corporation | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
Showing 20 of 23 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 3 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain National Healthcare Corporation — 69 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- NHC Healthcare, Franklin — Franklin, TN · overall 2/5
- NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders — Knoxville, TN · overall 3/5
- NHC Healthcare, Hendersonville — Hendersonville, TN · overall 3/5
- NHC Healthcare, Johnson City — Johnson City, TN · overall 5/5
- NHC Healthcare, Kingsport — Kingsport, TN · overall 5/5
- NHC Healthcare, Knoxville — Knoxville, TN · overall 3/5
- NHC Healthcare, Lawrenceburg — Lawrenceburg, TN · overall 5/5
- NHC Healthcare, Lewisburg — Lewisburg, TN · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 68 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 46% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 23 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 22 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation | 7.6 mi | Knoxville, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Life Care Center of Blount County | 7.6 mi | Louisville, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation | 7.6 mi | Knoxville, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home | 8.1 mi | Knoxville, TN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| West Hills Health and Rehab | 8.3 mi | Knoxville, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation Center | 9.0 mi | Knoxville, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation | 11.6 mi | Maryville, TN | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Shannondale of Maryville Health Care Center | 12.2 mi | Maryville, TN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Foothills Transitional Care and Rehabilitation | 12.3 mi | Maryville, TN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Diversicare of Oak Ridge | 12.5 mi | Oak Ridge, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| NHC Healthcare, Ft Sanders | 12.6 mi | Knoxville, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Ocoee Transitional Care Center LLC | 12.8 mi | Maryville, TN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Knox, TN — 13 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- NHC Healthcare, Knoxville — Knoxville, TN · overall 3/5
- Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab — Knoxville, TN · overall 3/5
- Creekview Health and Rehabilitation — Knoxville, TN · overall 2/5
- Fort Sanders Tcu — Knoxville, TN · overall 4/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 445415.
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