Knox County Nursing Home

Inspection findings

1. Aug 1, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

     Corrected Sep 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

2. Aug 16, 2024 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

     Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Oct 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0293 Egress Deficiencies

     Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

     Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety

3. Jun 15, 2023 Health · 9 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0311 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

     Corrected Jul 28, 2023 · CMS fire safety

4. Apr 28, 2022 Fire Safety · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0007 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

     Corrected Jun 8, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

     Corrected May 25, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected May 27, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• AHEARN, MICHAEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/15/2023
• MINES, JODI — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/15/2021
• MINES, JODI — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/15/2021
• MINES, JODI — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/15/2021
• WICKS, MEGHAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/07/2021
• WICKS, MEGHAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/07/2021
• COUNTY OF KNOX — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/06/2012