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Home health agency · CMS Certification 447129

NHC HOMECARE KNOXVILLE

9050 EXECUTIVE PARK DR., STE. 100 B, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923

(865) 539-0242

Value83/ 100

5★ care at average cost — good value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
5of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
5 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
3 of 5 stars
Date certified
1977-07-01

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyOccupational therapyMedical social

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(859 patients)
97.95%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(859 patients)
96.43%
Got better at bathing(859 patients)
95.45%
Breathing improved(818 patients)
95.03%
Got better at taking medications correctly(848 patients)
97.05%
Discharge function score(859 patients)
91.97%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(1,246 patients)
99.28%
Acted on medication issues promptly(1,246 patients)
99.36%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(1,241 patients)
0.81%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(884 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(740 patients)
95.81%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(664 patients)
83.71%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(340 patients)
3.62%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(307 patients)
7.49%
Sent health information to the next provider(404 patients)
99.01%
Gave health information to the patient(834 patients)
93.88%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — NHC HOMECARE KNOXVILLE

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.