Facility profile · CCN 265763
Knox County Nursing Home District
37 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $0.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202637
Total citations
16
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$0
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
37 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | E | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | F | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | C | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard |
| Feb 1, 2024 | F568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | K | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | C | Standard |
| Sep 30, 2020 | F567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | C | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard |
| Feb 21, 2019 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 0 civil money penalties totaling $0 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 2 days.
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Payment Denial | — | Sep 17, 2025 · 2 days |
About this record
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the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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