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Rocky Top Care Center
204 Industrial Park Rd Po Box 659, Rocky Top, TN 37769
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Rocky Top Care Center, in Rocky Top, Tennessee, is certified for 117 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 15, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $87K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Anderson Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 14 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.9 | 11.7 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.7% | 57.5% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $86,768 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 Mar 2026, 22 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: L ×4 D ×15 E ×6 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 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. | L | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | L | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | L | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 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 | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2021 |
| 23 Jun 2021 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | Fine | $86,768 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.7%, RNs 44.4%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.7% | 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 | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.4% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.9% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Rocky Top Operations Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetty Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2024 |
| Jetty Core Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/01/2024 |
| Jetty Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/01/2024 |
| Core LTC Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| 204 Industrial Park Propco, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2025 |
| Core LTC Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/09/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Anderson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge | 128 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7.0 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| The Waters of Clinton, LLC | Clinton | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Andersonville Tn Opco LLC | Andersonville | 103 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6.8 | — | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Diversicare of Oak RidgeSFF Candidate | Oak Ridge | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 29.2 | $205K | 29 May 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Anderson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Rocky Top Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Rocky Top Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $87K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Rocky Top Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Rocky Top Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jetty Operations Holdings LLC, Jetty Core Holdings LLC and Jetty Operations Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Rocky Top Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.