Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 months.
NHC Healthcare in Knoxville is a nursing home on East Emerald Avenue. With 115 beds, it has been serving patients and families for 33 years. Thomas Shuford owns the facility. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have various options to access care for residents.
Residents stay for an average of 71 days in the community due to its strength in short-term rehabilitation. It’s best suited for seniors recovering from surgery, injury, or hospitalization and ready to move toward independent living or a long-term care setting.
The home supports its rehabilitation mission through dedicated therapy and recovery services. Additionally, there is 24-hour staffing, as well as options for respite, hospice, and home care referrals.
Total nurse staffing averages approximately 3 hours and 32 minutes per resident. Nurse aides provide an additional 3 hours and 10 minutes of direct support each day. This level of hands-on support is central to the home’s services.
Residents have access to chef-approved dining tailored to individual nutritional needs, high-speed internet and cable TV in rooms, and a beauty and barber shop on the premises. Additionally, there is a dining room and outdoor relaxation area for residents and visiting family who want to share meals and time together. The facility also hosts daily activities and entertainment programming.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 31, which means a few services are within walking distance. However, most trips require driving. This may matter for families planning how often they can visit and which amenities they’ll rely on without a car.
NHC Healthcare Knoxville is best suited for those seeking a stable, service-rich short-term rehabilitation setting with lots of staffing support and thoughtful amenities.
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville is administered by Thomas Bradley Shuford.
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Tennessee average 15.4
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Tennessee average: 1.1
Tennessee average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 47 | 0 | 47 | 15,064 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 8,798 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 6,500 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 15 | 0 | 15 | 2,376 | 80 | 87% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,553 | 65 | 71% | 8.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,541 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 579 | 70 | 76% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 543 | 75 | 82% | 6.5 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 538 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 535 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 531 | 69 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 400 | 50 | 54% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 292 | 65 | 71% | 4.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 207 | 65 | 71% | 3.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3% | 0.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for NHC HealthCare, Knoxville from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Knoxville's city center to NHC HealthCare, Knoxville's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
| 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 | ||||
| NHC HealthCare, Knoxville | NH HC NC | Knoxville (North Knoxville) | 115
Facility
115
TN AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 426 |
74.3%
Facility
74.3%
TN AVG
73%
Rank
#174 / 319 | +2% | 3.54
Facility
3.54
TN AVG
3.63
Rank
#79 / 192 | +16% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
TN AVG
$90.9k
Rank
#1 / 198 | 16
Facility
16
TN AVG
15.4
Rank
#103 / 196 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
TN AVG
4.4
Rank
#82 / 196 | 1 | 95 | - |
31
Facility
31
TN AVG
34
Rank
#303 / 553 | Thomas Shuford | $10.3M
Facility
$10.3M
TN AVG
$11.5M
Rank
#91 / 196 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
TN AVG
$4.6M
Rank
#63 / 196 | 62.5%
Facility
62.5%
TN AVG
41%
Rank
#44 / 196 | 445098 | ||||
| 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 |
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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NHC HealthCare, Knoxville is in the North Knoxville neighborhood of Knoxville.
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TN state health department records, NHC HealthCare, Knoxville's license number is 00000146.
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville's occupancy is 74%.
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville is registered as a for-profit in TN.
Thomas Bradley Shuford is the administrator of NHC HealthCare, Knoxville.
NHC HealthCare, Knoxville has 115 beds.
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