nursing home in Knoxville, TN
Fort Sanders Tcu
1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916 · (865) 541-1111
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fort Sanders Tcu at a glance
Fort Sanders Tcu is a 24-bed non-profit nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day (2.8 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 17, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 24
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- May 31, 1994
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Knox County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445328
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.18 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.77 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.63 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.50 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 12 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 24 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 18 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 73.7% | 74.8% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.4% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.9% | 79.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT HEALTH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/22/1996 |
| NEWSTAT PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| ORTHOEFER, CARL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| ROSS, YASHETA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| CARRINGER, RICK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| CULBERTSON, TABITHA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| DELONG, AMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2024 |
| DOLAN, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2023 |
| ROSS, YASHETA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| VANDERSTEEG, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2016 |
| ORTHOEFER, CARL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| ROSS, YASHETA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fort Sanders Tcu's rating?
Fort Sanders Tcu has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Fort Sanders Tcu receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Fort Sanders Tcu accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Fort Sanders Tcu?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Fort Sanders Tcu and how do I contact it?
Fort Sanders Tcu is at 1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916. Phone: (865) 541-1111.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.