Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
One Veterans Way · Knoxville, TN · 37931 · 8658628100
140 certified beds Government - State Chain: Tennessee State Veterans' Home
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (5 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445484 · certified since January 18, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.