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Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Nhc Healthcare, Knoxville during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Expired orange juice was found in the 2nd floor nourishment room refrigerator, with five unopened 10 oz bottles past the expiration date and still available for resident use. Facility policy required refrigerated foods to be stored properly and expiration dates to be used to ensure food safety, and the CDM confirmed the items were expired.
The facility failed to prevent physical altercations between residents, involving individuals with cognitive impairments and behavioral issues. In separate incidents, residents were involved in physical confrontations, including hair-pulling and hitting. Despite having care plans and interventions in place, the facility did not adequately prevent these altercations, resulting in a deficiency in resident safety.
Expired Orange Juice Left Available in Nourishment Room Refrigerator
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure expired food items were not available for resident use in 1 of 2 nourishment room refrigerators observed. Facility policy titled, Safety & Sanitation Best Practice Guidelines, dated 6/2025, stated refrigerated foods will be stored properly for optimal product safety and expiration dates will be used to ensure food safety. During an observation and interview on 4/27/2026 at 10:56 AM, the 2nd floor nourishment room refrigerator was found to contain five unopened 10 fluid ounce bottles of orange juice with an expiration date of 4/8/2026. The Certified Dietary Manager confirmed the orange juice was expired and available for resident use.
Failure to Prevent Resident-to-Resident Altercations
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Summary
The facility failed to protect four residents from physical abuse during separate resident-to-resident altercations. In the first incident, a resident with severe dementia pulled the hair of another resident who was cognitively intact. The incident was witnessed by a CNA who intervened immediately. The affected resident reported no injuries, although a cervical spine x-ray was conducted as a precaution. The resident with dementia had a history of agitation and hallucinations, which were documented in their care plan. In another incident, two residents with severe cognitive impairments were involved in an altercation where one resident hit the other in the face. Both residents were assessed for injuries, and none were found. The facility had identified both residents as being at risk for behavioral issues, and interventions were in place. However, the altercation still occurred, indicating a failure in monitoring or intervention. Additional incidents involved residents with varying levels of cognitive impairment and behavioral issues. In one case, a resident with a history of verbal and manipulative behaviors was hit by another resident during a confrontation. In another, a resident with severe dementia struck another resident during an activity. In each case, the facility's response included separating the residents and conducting assessments, but the incidents highlight a failure to prevent physical altercations and ensure resident safety.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekview Health And Rehabilitation | 0.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 0 |
| Fort Sanders Tcu | 2.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Ft Sanders | 2.4 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
| Island Home Park Health And Rehab | 3.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 3 | 0 |
| Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center | 3.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
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