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HomeTennesseeDiversicare of Oak Ridge

Diversicare of Oak Ridge

100 Elmhurst Dr, Oak Ridge, TN 378308654813367WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(79 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $205,329

How Diversicare of Oak Ridge Compares in Tennessee

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
TN average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
TN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
TN average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.96 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
58.0%
TN average
48.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.80.
Reported RN time is 0.48 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.60.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 26, 2022
Most recent cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 22, 2023
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Anderson County 65+
15,586
20.2% of county
County Population
77,337
Anderson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Diversicare of Oak Ridge is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
87
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Anderson
Last Inspection
Sep 22, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
16
Weighted Score
412.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (35)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Immediate Jeopardy

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0660Immediate Jeopardy

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0837Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Immediate Jeopardy

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 26, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 5 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$205,329
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 22, 2023
$205,329
Payment DenialSep 22, 2023
38 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.96 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
58.0%
RN Turnover
90.9%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DIVERSICARE LEASING LP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 7, 2005
ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 18, 1996
DAC NEWCORP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 4, 2022
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 10, 1994
DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 10, 1996
DLC GP LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 4, 2022
DMS GP LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 4, 2022
KOHN, BRIANINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 19, 2021
BODIE, REBECCAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 2, 2020
KELLMAN, FRANKLINMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
KOHN, BRIANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 19, 2021
RATNER, ERANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 9, 2013
MONTGOMERY MEDICAL LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2024
BODIE, REBECCAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 2, 2020
MARTIN, CHERYLOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 25, 2025
MONTGOMERY, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2024
NEE, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2023
WEISHAAR, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2003
MARTIN, CHERYLADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 12, 2026
MONTGOMERY, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2026

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Diversicare of Oak Ridge and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Diversicare of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $205,329
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
Knoxville, TN7.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waters of Clinton, LLC
Clinton, TN9.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN11.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN11.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $74,633
West Hills Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN12.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Diversicare of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$205,329
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
3,168 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
Knoxville, TN
7.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
The Waters of Clinton, LLC
Clinton, TN
9.2 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN
11.7 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN
11.7 mi1/52/51/5$74,633
West Hills Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
12.3 mi3/54/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Diversicare of Oak Ridge?▾
Diversicare of Oak Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Diversicare of Oak Ridge cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Diversicare of Oak Ridge participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Diversicare of Oak Ridge had any health inspection violations?▾
Diversicare of Oak Ridge had 16 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 22, 2023). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $205,329.
What are the staffing levels at Diversicare of Oak Ridge?▾
Diversicare of Oak Ridge provides 2.96 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 0.93 LPN hours, and 1.55 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 58.0%.
How many beds does Diversicare of Oak Ridge have?▾
Diversicare of Oak Ridge has 120 certified beds with an average of 87 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Diversicare of Oak Ridge?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 1 in Oak Ridge. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Diversicare of Oak Ridge?▾
On Google Maps, Diversicare of Oak Ridge has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 79 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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