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DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE

OAK RIDGE, TN · Medicare-certified · 120 beds

Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE (Oak Ridge, TN) has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1 out of 5 in health inspections and staffing, while quality measures are 3 out of 5. It is an SFF Candidate/special focus facility, reported nurse staffing is 3.19 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included accident hazards, inadequate supervision, and care plan problems.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.1896 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: June 10, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1896.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.50
Licensed practical nurses
1.01
Nurse aides
1.68
Weekend nursing
2.64

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

13.3%9.4%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

0%1.6%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

10.7%5.1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.3%5.6%No change

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

13.8%20%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

41.9%14.2%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

25.9%21.8%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.3%1.2%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

17%16.7%No change

Residents with depressive symptoms

4.5%0%Improving

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

85.9%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

93%87.3%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

69.6%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

64%76.7%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J

The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: J

The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: J

The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: J

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $205,329 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Sep 22, 2023

    38 days
  • Federal fine

    Sep 22, 2023

    $205,329

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
80.9 residents on an average day (67% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years

The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.