Fort Sanders Tcu
Scout 92Knoxville, TN · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Knoxville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,730–$10,920/mo
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Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN 37931 · Knox County
Senator Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans' Home The Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home is a 140-bed facility nestled in rural West Knoxville. This beautiful countryside home offers spacious living areas, recreation rooms, and is a short drive to Knoxville’s top hospitals. The home consists of multiple outdo…
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (131 of 140 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Knoxville's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Knoxville, TN, with 140 certified beds and an average of about 131 residents per day. It operates as part of the Tennessee State Veterans' Home network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.71 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.56 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Knoxville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 140
- Avg. residents/day
- 131
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Part of a chain
- Tennessee State Veterans' Home
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 445484
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,730–$10,920/mo (median $9,560) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Knoxville prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.71
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 39.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2026-03-11Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2025-01-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-02-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-02-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
One Veterans Way, Knoxville, TN
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
How much does Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home cost?
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Knoxville, TN area typically runs $8,730–$10,920 per month (median $9,560, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?
Staff provide about 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 39.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home have availability?
Typically 94% full (131 of 140 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home offer?
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home in Knoxville, TN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 140 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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