NHC HEALTHCARE, KNOXVILLE

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How NHC HEALTHCARE, KNOXVILLE Compares

NHC HEALTHCARE, KNOXVILLE is a 127-bed for-profit nursing facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.9%) is above the Tennessee average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 127 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.

Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Knoxville, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.

By the numbers vs. Tennessee average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
• Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.5%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.9% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2% (109% higher).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (31% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Knoxville

Knoxville sits in Knox County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+

73,677 (15.8%)

Median age

37.4 years

Median household income

$59,250

Median home value

$194,200

Demographics for Knox County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Knoxville.

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