ElderGrade
B

79/100

Above average

Nhc Healthcare, Farragut

120 Cavett Hill Lane, Knoxville, TN 37922

CMS 4/5 stars #4 of 13 in Knox County (865) 777-4000
Certified beds
106
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 46% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 46.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 14 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 11, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Feb 11, 2026 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 11, 2026 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 13, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 13, 2023 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 13, 2023 F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 13, 2023 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 13, 2023 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 13, 2023 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, which operates 69 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NASON JR., HOWARD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NASON JR., HOWARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NHC-OP LP Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAVIS, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DODSON, VICKI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIDD, BRIAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LANE, KARLA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MOERSDORF, CHRISTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NASON JR., HOWARD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
USSERY, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Nhc Healthcare, Farragut

What is the ElderGrade for Nhc Healthcare, Farragut? +

Nhc Healthcare, Farragut holds an ElderGrade of B (79 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Nhc Healthcare, Farragut? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Nhc Healthcare, Farragut been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 14 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Nhc Healthcare, Farragut accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.