Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
The next survey window likely opens around May 2027
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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Fort Sanders Tcu during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Improper storage of refrigerated and dry food items was observed when sliced ham and turkey breast were labeled with an orange sticker marked good thru a prior date, and multiple containers of thickened orange juice and cranberry juice were found expired and available for resident use. The Dietary Manager and Head Chef confirmed the items were expired or past the labeled date.
Improper Storage of Expired and Dated Food Items
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The facility failed to properly store refrigerated and dry storage food items in accordance with its Food and Supply Storage policy. During observation with the Dietary Manager and Head Chef, a plastic container of sliced ham in the reach-in cooler was labeled with an orange sticker showing "Good Thru 06/11/26," and an 8-quart plastic container with approximately 10 slices of sliced turkey breast was also labeled "Good Thru 06/11/26." In the dry storage area, surveyors observed 13 containers of thickened consistency orange juice with an expiration date of 4/10/2026 and 2 containers of thickened cranberry juice with an expiration date of 4/9/2026. The Dietary Manager and Head Chef confirmed that the ham and turkey breast were labeled good through 6/11/2026 and that the thickened orange juice and thickened cranberry juice were expired and available for resident use.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders | 0.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville | 2.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
| Island Home Park Health And Rehab | 2.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Creekview Health And Rehabilitation | 3.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 0 |
| Lyonsview Health And Rehabilitation Center | 3.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 9 | 0 |
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