Public Record
Knox County Nursing Home
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 169
- Avg. residents per day
- 107.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 21
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-01
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Citations
21 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0311Generalpotential for harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0271Generalpotential for harm
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0725Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0007Generalpotential for harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection7 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. 2. On 8/13/24 at 12:45 pm, R27's table mate was served the lunch meal tray. R27 was…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
- Inspection9 deficiencies
F 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection9 deficiencies
- Inspection4 deficiencies
F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview, and record review, the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection4 deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Knox County Nursing Home?
- Knox County Nursing Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Knoxville, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145697.
- What is the CMS rating for Knox County Nursing Home?
- Knox County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Knox County Nursing Home have?
- Knox County Nursing Home is certified for 169 beds. It serves an average of 107.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Knox County Nursing Home have?
- Knox County Nursing Home has 21 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Knox County Nursing Home last inspected?
- Knox County Nursing Home was last inspected on August 1, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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