Fort Sanders TCU

Fort Sanders TCU is a senior care community located in Knoxville, TN. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Knoxville area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (865) 541-1111.

With 24 beds, Fort Sanders TCU is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Knoxville average about 135 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 74% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Knoxville average about 3.1 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in June 2026 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 5.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 2.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Knoxville average about 3.7 hours.

The community is located in Knox County, TN.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 1 problem at Fort Sanders TCU. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

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

  Inspected June 2026. Corrected by July 2, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Fort Sanders TCU offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Corporation
• Beds / units 24
• Occupancy 74%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 5.2
• Last health inspection June 2026