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Nursing homes in Polk County, Tennessee
Polk County, Tennessee, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 135 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.6 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Polk County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 303 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.6 | 12.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare of Copper Basin | Copperhill | 135 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 9.6 | — | 26 Mar 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 1 |
| F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | 1 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Diversicare Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Tennessee?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 135 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Diversicare of Copper Basin (3 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Tennessee?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 9.6 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.