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Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home, in Knoxville, Tennessee, is certified for 140 beds under government, state ownership and belongs to the Tennessee State Veterans' Home chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 3.6 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), above the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Knox Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 5 | 13 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 3.6 | 8.6 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 57.7% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (13 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Mar 2026, 14 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2024 |
| 14 Feb 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.4%, RNs 20.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 11.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.7% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.9% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: Tennessee State Veterans Home Board. Chain: Tennessee State Veterans' Home (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee State Veterans Home Board | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Knox County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 13 facilities in Knox County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home been cited for?
5 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?
It is part of the Tennessee State Veterans' Home chain. Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tennessee State Veterans Home Board. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.