The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER
ROCKY TOP, TN · Medicare-certified · 117 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER in Rocky Top, TN has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating, SFF Candidate status, and special focus facility attention. Staffing is 4 stars with reported nurse staffing at 4.02 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $86,768 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0193 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $86,768special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0193.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.93
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02
- Nurse aides
- 2.06
- Weekend nursing
- 3.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
15.2%13.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.7%5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%6.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%1.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.5%13.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.9%18.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.2%21%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.9%13.4%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.7%97.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—47.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
37.5%91.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $86,768 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $86,768 in total fines.
- $86,768
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · May 1, 2024
Now operated by Rocky Top Care Center, previously Summit View of Rocky Top.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 83.2 residents on an average day (71% of 117 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.