SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME — Nursing Home in KNOXVILLE, TN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 140 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 128.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 445484 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.74 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.78 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 11, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 11, 2026
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)Corrected — March 31, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — March 31, 2026
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home is a 140-bed nursing home in Knoxville, Tennessee. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident day, above the Tennessee average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility’s strong overall quality signal and above-average nursing staffing suggest it has the personnel to provide consistent daily care. You may want to ask what specific steps the home has taken to address recent citations related to timely, complete care planning and supervision to prevent accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME's CMS star rating?
SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME?
SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME reports 4.74243 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME have?
SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME has 140 certified beds.
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Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.