Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

2120 Highland Ave, Knoxville TN, 37916

Resident Review Score
7.8
|
Loved
Starting price

$2,103

For this area
$$$
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Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders is a nursing home in Knoxville, TN, with 160 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $2,103 and range up to $6,007 per month. The average price in the community is $4,055, which is less than the average price of $4,065 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 2.0 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 1.4 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are eight hospitals within 25 miles of Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders. The two closest hospitals are Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, which is 0.2 miles away, and University Of Tn Medical Center (The), which is 1.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Outdoor Areas

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(865) 525-4131

Pricing for Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

$4,065Avg. Local Starting Price
Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders$2,103

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,153
  • In Knoxville$4,065
  • In TN$4,185

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Resident Review Score
7.8
|
Loved
#3 in Knoxville, TN
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved11
Loved2
Good0
Average2
Below Average3

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has garnered a series of positive remarks from visitors and family members of the residents, highlighting the staff's competence, politeness, and exceptional approach to care. Many reviewers emphasized the cleanliness of the facility and the absence of foul odors, alongside the professional and caring nature of the medical staff. The staff's efforts to go above and beyond in caring for residents, including personal touches like facilitating video chats and ensuring residents can communicate with family members even without personal phones, have been particularly appreciated. The community was also praised for its dedication to creating a positive work environment for its employees, suggested by the visible happiness of the staff.
However, not everything mentioned was positive. There were criticisms regarding the quality of the food, with one reviewer branding it as terrible. Additionally, issues with the timeliness of meals and medication delivery were noted. Despite these critiques, the community was lauded for its comprehensive care and therapy services, which significantly helped residents recover or manage their conditions, including those requiring highly skilled care and therapy for major health issues and surgeries. The attention to updating and remodeling the facility to maintain a pleasant environment was also highlighted, reinforcing the community's commitment to providing a superior quality of life for its residents.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

160
117.6

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

2
2.6

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.6

Local Avg

quality

3
3.2

Local Avg

staff

4
2.5

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

2
1.9

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.6

Local Avg

fines

1
1

Local Avg

amount of fines

$15,030
$29,220

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.6

Local Avg

total nurse hours

5
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.1

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

58
47.7

Local Avg

registered nurses

53
43.9

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.6

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    NHC HEALTHCARE, FT SANDERS

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    445107

  • Provider SSA county code

    460

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    February 01, 1977

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders

Pet Friendly
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities
Outdoor Areas

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

2 Health Standard Deficiencies

2 Total Complaints Reported

2 Total Deficiencies Reported

2 Total Incidents Reported

Occupancy

132 Current Occupants

166 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Care

Assisted Living

Hospice

IV Therapy

Medication Management

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Speech Therapy

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 02/01/1977

Volunteer Opportunities

Accommodations

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Hospitals

East Tennessee Children'S Hospital

2018 Clinch Avenue

Distance: 0.2 miles

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

1901 Clinch Avenue

Distance: 0.2 miles

Select Specialty Hospital - Knoxville

1901 Clinch Avenue

Distance: 0.2 miles

Churches

Second Baptist Church

Knoxville

Distance: 1.1 miles

Macedonia UMC

Knoxville

Distance: 1.1 miles

Churchwell Avenue Baptist Church

501 East Churchwell Avenue, Knoxville

Distance: 2.4 miles

Resident Review Score
N/A
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Not Enough Reviews
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Resident Review Score
5.4
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Average
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