NHC HealthCare Fort Sanders

NHC HealthCare Fort Sanders
Address: 2120 Highland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916
Main Phone: (865) 525- 4131
Fax: (865) 523-0086

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We strive to make every moment count for our residents and patients at NHC HealthCare Fort Sanders because we believe in celebrating life at all stages.

NHC HealthCare Fort Sanders’ private and spacious campus is home to a 166-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness.

We offer a full spectrum of resources to get you back on the road to health.

Team of specialized physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and therapists
24-hour nursing care provided by licensed nursing teams
Different levels of care depending on your need
Clinical social worker
Dietician and chef approved meals
Daily assistance with personal living activities
Onsite Rehabilitation facility with comprehensive therapy services

Our Promise. Our vision is Caring in a better way day by day. We are dedicated to offering the best experience for our patients during your stay at NHC HealthCare Fort Sanders. In fact, all of NHC partners prepare for their workday by participating in our Better Way stand up meeting focusing on one of our 20 promises each morning.

Amenities

Activities and entertainment scheduled daily
Beauty/Barber Shop
Gardening area
Dining room
Private event room
Regular social events
Religious services
Housekeeping and Laundry Services
High-speed wireless internet service
Cable TV in each room

SKILLED NURSING

Individual nursing care 24 hours a day:

Physician directed protocols
Specialized nutrition program
Recreation specialist
Medication management
Diabetes management
Specialty services available
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Podiatry care
- Pain management
- Diabetes management
- Psychological services

CONTINUING CARE

24-hour nursing care and supervision for support in their daily activities, which includes help with bathing, dressing, meals, incontinence care, mobility and managing medication.
Physician directed protocols
Specialized nutrition program
Recreation specialist
Medication management
Diabetes management
Specialty services available

REHABILITATION

Physical Therapy:

Joint replacement for hip or knee
Stroke Care
Spinal Rehabilitation
Amputees
Joint Sprain/Strains
Wound Care
Pain Rehabilitation
LSVT – Program for Parkinson’s

Occupational Therapy:

Joint replacement for hip or knee
Stroke Care
Functional ADLS: Eating, Bathing, Dressing, Grooming
Low Vision Rehab
Cardiopulmonary
LSVT – Program for Parkinson’s

Speech Therapy:

Dysphagia Assessment and treatments
Speech and Language Assessment
Voice Therapy
Feeding and Oral Therapy
Audiograms (Hearing Testing)
ENG Testing (Dizziness Testing)
Vital Stim, Pens
LSVT – Program for Parkinson’s

RESPITE CARE

Short-term or temporary care services to relieve an in-home caregiver of responsibilities for an individual with long-term care needs.

HOMECARE

HomeCare

HOSPICE

Caris Hospice

Testimonials

“I want to thank the entire staff for the professional and friendly way they go about their work every day. They do not make it seem like work but rather a pleasure to serve both the patients and family members.”

Family

“Friendly, not pushy, and allowed patient to do what he/she can do on their own – always there to meet care for patient.”

Family

“The staff has a very compassionate and warm attitude with patients and their families. They go the extra mile to make things the best they can be. I’m so glad we came to NHC.”

Family

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