Deficiency Index

Fort Sanders Tcu

Knoxville, Tennessee · CCN 445328

4 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
6
Surveys
4
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file3/4

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
24
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Knox
Medicare-certified since
1994

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
4
Staffing
1
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=1, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Jun 17, 2026

145 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day5.184.48
Registered-nurse hours per resident day2.77—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD—E—F1100.0%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 1 of the 6 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fort Sanders Tcu, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 17, 2026

    Based on facility policy review, observations, and interview, the facility failed to properly store refrigerated and dry storage food items, which had the potential to affect 19 of 19 residents. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Food and Supply Storage, revised 1/2026, revealed .products contain an expiration date .best-by .or use-by .date .Cover, label and date unused portions and open packages .Use .labeling system or complete all sections on an orange label .products are good through the close of business on the date noted on the label .discard food past the use-by or expiration date . […]

Read all 6 findings in full →

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jun 17, 2026Standard1 finding
  • Dec 4, 2013—1 finding
  • Nov 15, 2012—2 findings
  • May 24, 2011—2 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction