Public Record
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
Operated by Tennessee State Veterans' Home
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 140
- Avg. residents per day
- 131.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 7
- Inspections on file
- 4
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-11
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Citations
7 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.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0657Generalno actual harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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Ownership
Tennessee State Veterans' Home
5nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?
- Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Knoxville, TN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 445484.
- What is the CMS rating for Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home?
- Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' 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 Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home have?
- Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home is certified for 140 beds. It serves an average of 131.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home have?
- Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home has 7 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home last inspected?
- Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home was last inspected on March 11, 2026. 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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