Diversicare of Oak RidgeCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 100 Elmhurst Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
- CCN
- 445260
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 87
- CMS flags
- Special Focus Facility candidate
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Diversicare of Oak Ridge an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 Sep 2023. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Tennessee is 4. CMS lists 1 fine of $205,329 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Anderson County median | Tennessee median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 303 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Tennessee median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 22 Sep 2023 | 16 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Jan 2022 | 16 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | J | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | J | Complaint investigation | 19 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Sep 2023 |
Survey cycle 2: 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 26 Jan 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2019 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2019 |
| 10 Apr 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2019 |
| 10 Apr 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 2023 | Fine | $205,329 | |
| 22 Sep 2023 | Payment denial | 38 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Tennessee median | Tennessee average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 2.96 | 3.60 | 3.80 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 1.09 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.55 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.53 | 3.20 | 3.31 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 58.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Tennessee median
- 50.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 90.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 3
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.8% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.4% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Diversicare Briarcliff, LLC
- Chain
- Diversicare Healthcare (44 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Leasing LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 7 Jul 2005 |
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 18 Dec 1996 | |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 May 1994 | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 10 Oct 1996 | |
| DLC GP LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| DMS GP LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | Operational/managerial control | 9 Apr 2013 | |
| Montgomery Medical LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Oct 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Anderson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| The Waters of Clinton, LLC | Clinton | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 23 Sep 2025 | |
| Rocky Top Care Center | Rocky Top | 1 of 5 | 3 | $86,768 | 4 Mar 2026 | |
| Andersonville TN Opco LLC | Andersonville | 3 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 3 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Tennessee Health Facilities Commission: filing a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Tennessee, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Diversicare of Oak Ridge (CCN 445260). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/diversicare-of-oak-ridge-oak-ridge-tn-445260/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Diversicare of Oak Ridge last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 29 May 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Jan 2022. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Diversicare of Oak Ridge?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Diversicare Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Diversicare Management Services LP. and Montgomery Medical LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- What does the Special Focus status mean for Diversicare of Oak Ridge?
- CMS lists the home as a Special Focus Facility candidate. The state selects its next Special Focus Facility from the candidates. CMS lists 2 homes in Tennessee as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.