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.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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.