Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation
7512 Middlebrook Pike · Knoxville, TN · 37909 · 8656903411
32 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 8, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 22, 2019
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 2, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445523 · certified since April 6, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.