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Fort Sanders Tcu

1901 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,959

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,135
  • Average State Price: $7,131
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Fort Sanders Tcu Description

    Fort Sanders Tcu is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 making it the 55th highest rated community in the city out of 57 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    4.6
    Fort Sanders Tcu
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 42 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 55 out of 57 communities in Knoxville
  • Ranking in State: 693 out of 701 communities in TN
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the hospital experience vary significantly among patients and their families. Some have praised the care and professionalism of the staff, particularly highlighting positive experiences in labor and delivery, as well as successful surgeries and attentive treatment for serious conditions like blood clots and COVID pneumonia. The cafeteria food and the overall treatment by nurses and doctors in certain departments have been commended.

    However, there are numerous accounts of dissatisfaction and concern. Several reviewers have reported extremely long wait times in the emergency room, with some leaving without being seen by a doctor. Complaints include a lack of communication and perceived indifference from the staff, particularly in emergency situations and critical care. Instances of unprofessional behavior, such as rudeness from the front desk and housekeeping concerns, have been mentioned. There are also serious allegations regarding patient care and safety, including a report of a patient being discharged while in distress, leading to a fatal outcome.

    Specific criticisms include the handling of a diabetic patient's blood sugar levels during labor, the use of non-dissolvable stitches leading to infection, and the overall cleanliness of the facility, with one report of cockroaches in a postpartum room. The emergency department's management of patients with severe pain or conditions requiring immediate attention has been particularly criticized, with stories of patients being left in waiting rooms for extended periods.

    While some reviews reflect exceptional care and positive medical outcomes, a significant number of negative experiences highlight areas of concern, particularly in emergency care, patient communication, and facility cleanliness. These mixed reviews suggest a disparity in patient experiences that potential visitors may want to consider.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: May 31, 1994
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 24
    Total current residents: 23
    Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: None


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-11-08 2021-12-10 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    2019-03-13 2019-04-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Knoxville which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 185,291 (small city).
    • The average income is $28,355, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 83
      • Low Temperature: 40
      • Average Temperature: 62.8
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 166 days of rain, 8 days of snow and 189 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.4 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 33.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
    • 5.88% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 5.55% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 17% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 74% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 9.55 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.41 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.75 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.66 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.05 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 197.0, Moderate Days 76.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Publix
    0.5 miles away
    Food City
    0.7 miles away
    The Market at Union & Gay
    1.2 miles away
    Earth Fare Supermarket
    2.7 miles away
    Kroger
    3.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Ft. Sanders Hospital
    0.1 miles away
    Clinch Ave WB @ 18th St
    0.1 miles away
    Clinch Ave EB @ 18th St
    0.1 miles away
    Cumberland after WB before 18th Street
    0.2 miles away
    Clinch Ave WB @ 22nd St
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Regions Bank
    0.1 miles away
    First Tennessee Bank
    0.2 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Home Federal Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Clayton Bank
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    East Tennessee Childrens Hospital
    0.1 miles away
    University of Tennessee Medical Center
    1.1 miles away
    Physicians Regional Medical Center
    2.3 miles away
    Helen Ross McNabb Center
    4.1 miles away
    Peninsula Hospital
    7.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.2 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.8 miles away
    Norwood
    4.1 miles away
    CVS/pharmacy
    6.0 miles away
    Gordon's Drug
    8.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Robert M. Kelso, DDS
    4.2 miles away
    American Family Dentistry
    6.6 miles away
    Northshore Smiles
    10.3 miles away
    Farragut Modern Dentistry
    13.6 miles away
    Myers Family Dentistry
    14.8 miles away

    Parks

    Mount Castle Park
    0.2 miles away
    Fort Sanders
    0.3 miles away
    Tyson McGhee Park
    0.4 miles away
    James Agee Dog Park
    0.4 miles away
    Tyson Park
    0.5 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Missionary Baptist Church
    24.9 miles away

    Shopping

    West Town Mall
    6.0 miles away

    Culture

    Clarence Brown Theatre
    0.4 miles away
    Carousel Theatre
    0.5 miles away
    Tennessee Ampitheatre
    0.7 miles away
    Colston Center for the Performing Arts
    1.0 miles away
    Bijou Theatre
    1.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Copper Cellar
    0.2 miles away
    Stefano's Pizza (We are Pizza)
    0.2 miles away
    DP Dough
    0.2 miles away
    Wings Over Knox
    0.2 miles away
    Poke Bros
    0.2 miles away

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