Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home

Q: Who is the owner of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

The legal owner and operator of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home is State of Tennessee.

Q: Is Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home in a walkable area?

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

According to TN state health department records, Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's license number is 00000385.

Q: When does Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's license expires on March 5, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's occupancy is 95%.

Q: Who is the administrator of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

Doug Ottinger is the administrator of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home.

Q: How many beds does Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home have?

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home has 140 beds.

Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Knoxville, TN

CMS overall rating

One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931 View map

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Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is a cozy country retreat nestled in the scenic West Knoxville. The 140-bed facility is dedicated to providing award-winning care for veterans and their families. The home boasts multiple outdoor patios with breathtaking views of the countryside, creating an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The community takes pride in upholding honor and quality in rural West Knoxville. Living areas and recreation rooms are available for residents to enjoy. The home is also conveniently located near several Knoxville hospitals, ensuring prompt medical attention when needed.

One of the most striking features of the facility is its spotless cleanliness. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and they organize daily events to keep residents entertained. The outdoor walking and sitting areas are lovely, and the facility’s design is both practical and functional. With field trips and scenic views, Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is the perfect place for veterans to enjoy their retirement years.

(865) 862-8100

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Tennessee state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 50m per day

This facility Tennessee avg (3h 38m per day)

vs Tennessee avg

+33%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +23% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	43m per day	▲ 15% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 13m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 38m per day	▲ 23% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 59m per day	▲ 19% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	2m per day	▼ 66% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	22m per day	▼ 13% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

441 days

140-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 7 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

95%

Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%

Occupied beds

133 / 140

Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusLicensed

ExpirationMarch 5, 2026 Expired

License Number00000385

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home is legally operated by State of Tennessee, and administered by Doug Ottinger.

Wheelchair Accessible

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

24-Hour Rn Coverage

Private And Semi-Private Rooms Available

Physical

Occupational

And Speech Therapy

Social Services Team

Spacious Lounges And Outdoor Patio Areas

Restaurant-Style Dining Areas

Dental

Podiatry

Audiology & Eye Care

On-Site Barber & Beautician Services

Wi-Fi And Cable

Daily Housekeeping Services

Daily Laundry And Linen Service

Confidential Assistance With Forms And Correspondence

Assistance With Shopping

Voter Registration

Specific ProgramsSkilled Nursing & Therapy Services, Extensive daily activities program, Wheelchair accessible transportation

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining areas with a wide variety of fresh food options.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 6 citations

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Tennessee state average

Overall vs. TN average

Latest Inspection January 23, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	TN Average	vs. TN Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	4	This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical Tennessee nursing home (6 vs. TN avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2019.	0.9	0.6	This facility has 50% more citations per year than a typical Tennessee nursing home (0.9 vs. TN avg 0.6).↑ 50% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 23, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to prevent resident-to-resident sexual abuse, with one deficiency and corrective actions validated on site.
February 14, 2024 routine inspection cited three deficiencies for inaccurate MDS assessments, missing catheter care orders, and failure to refer for Level II PASRR evaluation.
June 29, 2021 annual inspection found no health deficiencies during the survey.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 3

Tennessee average 3.5

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations

Tennessee average 15.4

Citations per inspection

1.67

Tennessee average 4.39

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

4 of 5 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 5 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.1

Serious health citations

100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.6

0 critical citations Tennessee average: 1.1

0 serious citations Tennessee average: 0.6

4 moderate citations Tennessee average: 13.7

1 minor citation Tennessee average: 0.1

Citations history (last 7 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 23, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 14, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Feb 14, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 24, 2019

Corrected

Total staff 165

Employees 146

Contractors 19

Staff to resident ratio 1.25 : 1

29% fewer staff per resident than Tennessee average

Avg staff/day 79

Average shift 8.6 hours

0% compared with Tennessee average

Total staff hours (quarter) 62,341

Nursing staff breakdown

9.2 hours

10.1 hours

8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

4,158 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	83	8	91	31,814	92	100%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	34	1	35	14,637	92	100%	10.1
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	5,292	92	100%	9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	2,788	67	73%	8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,931	74	80%	7.9
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	948	64	70%	7.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	848	67	73%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	835	68	74%	6.9
Dietitian	1	0	1	480	60	65%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	474	61	66%	7.4
Administrator	1	0	1	472	59	64%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	472	59	64%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	456	57	62%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	438	63	68%	7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	2	2	345	50	54%	6
Medical Director	0	1	1	112	14	15%	8

91 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

35 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 73%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 80%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 73%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 74%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 65%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 66%

1 Administrator

% of Days 64%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 64%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 62%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 68%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 54%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 15%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 12.0

15% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 10.5

Functional decline score 23.2

19% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures

Above average Tennessee avg: 3.7

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.6%

In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 28.3%

30% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.7%

24% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury 5.4%

47% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.0%

30% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.3%

60% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.7%

41% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms 5.2%

53% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use 23.1%

40% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.6%

11% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine 96.1%

In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 94.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.95

40% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.58

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.49

69% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.57

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly below average Tennessee avg: 3.4

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.0%

10% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 8.1%

377% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine 82.5%

In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 23.6%

6% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 22.2%

Emergency department visits 13.5%

21% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 25.9%

52% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 41.7%

17% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

68% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 years

Total residents 132

Medicare

0.8% of residents

Medicaid

21.2% of residents

Private pay or other

103

78% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 94.7% ↑ 5.3pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income -$1.5M ↓ ~$646.0K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $9.0M ↑ ~$133.9K vs 2023

Operating Margin -7.6% ↓ 2.7pp vs 2023

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	97.5%	95.4%	96.6%	94.7%	95.4%	94.8%	96.3%	95.7%	92.8%	71.8%	75.8%	89.4%	94.7%
Beds	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140	140
Net Income	$374,236	$1,022,885	$987,354	$934,727	$696,345	-$404,958	$599,110	$572,420	$504,540	$859,691	-$285,599	-$658,537	-$1,452,458
Gross Revenue	$12,359,333	$13,146,826	$14,014,442	$14,959,967	$14,909,652	$14,749,845	$14,923,883	$15,888,351	$15,294,723	$12,199,753	$13,114,008	$16,326,420	$18,331,450
Operating Expenses	$12,213,881	$12,190,930	$12,780,210	$13,479,035	$13,827,405	$15,095,018	$14,293,476	$15,087,353	$15,757,625	$14,414,370	$14,119,337	$17,668,367	$20,928,437
Net Patient Income	$342,376	$984,280	$936,850	$703,567	$660,246	-$457,287	$298,075	$490,223	-$443,445	-$2,059,134	-$638,372	-$830,751	-$1,476,730
Net Patient Revenue	$12,556,257	$13,175,210	$13,717,060	$14,182,602	$14,487,651	$14,637,731	$14,591,551	$15,577,576	$15,314,180	$12,355,236	$13,480,965	$16,837,616	$19,451,707
Payroll Costs	$7,784,569	$7,504,892	$7,505,828	$7,884,603	$7,990,911	$8,303,232	$8,684,601	$9,258,973	$9,583,000	$8,624,597	$8,029,595	$8,833,713	$8,967,646
Operating Margin %	2.7%	7.5%	6.8%	5.0%	4.6%	-3.1%	2.0%	3.2%	-2.9%	-16.7%	-4.7%	-4.9%	-7.6%
Medicare %	9.7%	11.5%	10.6%	10.5%	10.6%	9.7%	5.6%	7.6%	4.4%	5.2%	3.9%	3.4%	2.0%
Medicaid %	0.7%	1.5%	1.8%	26.6%	24.7%	26.3%	26.7%	24.8%	0.0%	29.3%	22.1%	21.0%	25.8%
Private %	89.6%	87.0%	87.6%	63.0%	64.7%	64.0%	67.7%	67.5%	95.6%	65.5%	74.0%	75.7%	72.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$251	$270	$278	$293	$296	$302	$297	$319	$322	$337	$348	$369	$401
Cost/Day	$244	$250	$259	$279	$283	$312	$290	$309	$331	$393	$365	$387	$431
Avg Length of Stay	252.3 days	160.8 days	573.9 days	286.3 days	309.4 days	333.9 days	337.1 days	299.9 days	365.9 days	300.5 days	372.3 days	507.4 days	441.0 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$19.5M

Net patient income

-$1.5M

Governmental community Operated by city authorities.

Net patient revenue

$19.5M

Net patient income

-$1.5M

Other income

$24.3K

Payroll costs

$9.0M 46.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$12.0M

Total costs

$20.9M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (68% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 29%

Private pay 68%

Medicaid 4%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 15%

Private pay 76%

Medicaid 9%

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Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home	NH NC	Knoxville	140 Facility 140 TN AVG 88 Rank #47 / 426	94.7% Facility 94.7% TN AVG 73% Rank #32 / 319	+30%	4.83 Facility 4.83 TN AVG 3.63 Rank #14 / 192	-10%	+33%	$0 Facility $0 TN AVG $90.9k Rank #1 / 198	5 Facility 5 TN AVG 15.4 Rank #18 / 196	1.7 Facility 1.7 TN AVG 4.4 Rank #9 / 196	-	131	-	7 Facility 7 TN AVG 34 Rank #471 / 553	State Of Tennessee	$19.5M Facility $19.5M TN AVG $11.5M Rank #42 / 196	$9.0M Facility $9.0M TN AVG $4.6M Rank #15 / 196	46.1% Facility 46.1% TN AVG 41% Rank #8 / 196	445484
Holston Health And Rehabilitation Center	NH HC NC PC	Knoxville	94 Facility 94 TN AVG 88 Rank #174 / 426	81.9% Facility 81.9% TN AVG 73% Rank #128 / 319	+12%	3.36 Facility 3.36 TN AVG 3.63 Rank #97 / 192	-1%	-7%	$0 Facility $0 TN AVG $90.9k Rank #1 / 198	5 Facility 5 TN AVG 15.4 Rank #18 / 196	2.5 Facility 2.5 TN AVG 4.4 Rank #31 / 196	-	86	-	2 Facility 2 TN AVG 34 Rank #507 / 553	Daniel Mckenzie	$10.2M Facility $10.2M TN AVG $11.5M Rank #90 / 196	$6.2M Facility $6.2M TN AVG $4.6M Rank #83 / 196	61.1% Facility 61.1% TN AVG 41% Rank #86 / 196	445344
NHC HealthCare, Farragut	NH AL MC NC	Knoxville	88 Facility 88 TN AVG 88 Rank #186 / 426	100.0% Facility 100.0% TN AVG 73% Rank #1 / 319	+37%	4.17 Facility 4.17 TN AVG 3.63 Rank #25 / 192	+27%	+15%	$0 Facility $0 TN AVG $90.9k Rank #1 / 198	12 Facility 12 TN AVG 15.4 Rank #76 / 196	6.0 Facility 6.0 TN AVG 4.4 Rank #157 / 196	-	94	-	24 Facility 24 TN AVG 34 Rank #357 / 553	Karla Lane	$16.3M Facility $16.3M TN AVG $11.5M Rank #24 / 196	$9.6M Facility $9.6M TN AVG $4.6M Rank #28 / 196	58.6% Facility 58.6% TN AVG 41% Rank #85 / 196	445415
Beverly Park Place Health And Rehab	NH AL	Knoxville (Corinth)	53 Facility 53 TN AVG 88 Rank #331 / 426	49.1% Facility 49.1% TN AVG 73% Rank #290 / 319	-33%	3.40 Facility 3.40 TN AVG 3.63 Rank #97 / 192	+36%	-6%	$0 Facility $0 TN AVG $90.9k Rank #1 / 198	14 Facility 14 TN AVG 15.4 Rank #90 / 196	2.8 Facility 2.8 TN AVG 4.4 Rank #44 / 196	-	26	-	8 Facility 8 TN AVG 34 Rank #457 / 553	Hillcrest Healthcare Communities Inc	$17.4M Facility $17.4M TN AVG $11.5M Rank #29 / 196	$6.4M Facility $6.4M TN AVG $4.6M Rank #27 / 196	36.8% Facility 36.8% TN AVG 41% Rank #57 / 196	445131
Renaissance Terrace	NH AL IL MC	Knoxville (Fourth & Gill)	50 Facility 50 TN AVG 88 Rank #341 / 426	29.2% Facility 29.2% TN AVG 73% Rank #314 / 319	-60%	2.82 Facility 2.82 TN AVG 3.63 Rank #183 / 192	+75%	-22%	$9.3k Facility $9.3k TN AVG $90.9k Rank #141 / 198	27 Facility 27 TN AVG 15.4 Rank #173 / 196	6.8 Facility 6.8 TN AVG 4.4 Rank #170 / 196	1	43	-	74 Facility 74 TN AVG 34 Rank #26 / 553	William Sharpe	$3.7M Facility $3.7M TN AVG $11.5M Rank #189 / 196	$2.2M Facility $2.2M TN AVG $4.6M Rank #187 / 196	59.5% Facility 59.5% TN AVG 41% Rank #94 / 196	445223

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled

General Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+

General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+

General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.

Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits

Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+

General TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000/year household, excludes half of Social Security

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits

Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Who is the owner of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

The legal owner and operator of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home is State of Tennessee.

Is Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home in a walkable area?

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

According to TN state health department records, Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's license number is 00000385.

When does Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's license expires on March 5, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home's occupancy is 95%.

Who is the administrator of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home?

Doug Ottinger is the administrator of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home.

How many beds does Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home have?

Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home has 140 beds.

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Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans‘ Home

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

91 Certified Nursing Assistant

35 Licensed Practical Nurse

13 Registered Nurse

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Speech Language Pathologist

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Dietitian

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Qualified Social Worker

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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CHOICES Program

Tennessee Options for Community Living

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Elderly Nutrition Program

Property Tax Relief Program

Guides for Better Senior Living

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