ElderGrade
D

53/100

Below average

West Hills Health And Rehab

6801 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

CMS 3/5 stars #11 of 13 in Knox County (865) 588-7661
Certified beds
194
Occupancy
54%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 77%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.06 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.4 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

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

  • 77% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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 3.41 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.40 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.02 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 77.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 10 citations

Last standard health inspection: November 15, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Nov 15, 2024 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2024 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2024 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 15, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 2, 2022 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Mar 20, 2019 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.

Actual harm to a resident

G Mar 20, 2019 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HOME FEDERAL BANK OF TENNESSEE Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
BOWERS, JONATHAN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
DIBERNARDO, BRUCE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LEPLEY, BONNIE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WHITLOCK, KEVIN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WHITLOCK, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HILLCREST HEALTHCARE COMMUNITIES INC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about West Hills Health And Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for West Hills Health And Rehab? +

West Hills Health And Rehab holds an ElderGrade of D (53 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 West Hills Health And Rehab? +

Residents receive an average of 3.41 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has West Hills Health And Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 10 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does West Hills Health And Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, West Hills Health And Rehab is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.