Nhc Healthcare, Farragut
120 Cavett Hill Lane · Knoxville, TN · 37922 · 8657774000
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected October 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445415 · certified since October 5, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.