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Nursing homes in Knox County, Tennessee
Knox County, Tennessee, has 13 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,732 certified beds.
23% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 183 health deficiencies over three cycles, 10.6 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $118K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Knox County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 13 | 303 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 23% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 10.6 | 12.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $118K | $7.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center | Knoxville | 94 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6.4 | — | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Farragut | Knoxville | 106 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13.2 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home | Knoxville | 140 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3.6 | — | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Fort Sanders Tcu | Knoxville | 24 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4.2 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Island Home Park Health and Rehab | Knoxville | 95 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 8.4 | $22K | 20 May 2026 |
| Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab | Knoxville | 271 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 4.8 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders | Knoxville | 160 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 13.1 | $10K | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville | Knoxville | 127 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 8.7 | — | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation | Knoxville | 32 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 62.5 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| West Hills Health and Rehab | Knoxville | 194 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5.2 | — | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Creekview Health and Rehabilitation | Knoxville | 91 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 25.3 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation | Knoxville | 176 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 18.2 | $75K | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Lyonsview Health and Rehabilitation CenterSFF Candidate | Knoxville | 222 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8.6 | $12K | 19 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 12 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 12 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 10 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 10 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 10 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
| Non profit | 4 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: National Healthcare Corporation (4), The Ensign Group (1), Champion Care (1), Tennessee State Veterans' Home (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Knox County, Tennessee?
13 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,732 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Knox County have the highest CMS ratings?
Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Nhc Healthcare, Farragut (5 stars), Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home (5 stars)
How do Knox County nursing homes compare with Tennessee?
23% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 10.6 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.