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HomeTennesseeNhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge

Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge

300 Laboratory Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 378318654827698WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(42 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
128
certified

How Nhc Healthcare, 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
4/5
TN average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
TN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.86 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.73 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
57.5%
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 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.73 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.60.
Staff turnover is 57.5%, higher than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 29, 2023
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

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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Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oak Ridge, Tennessee with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
104.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 26, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Anderson
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
15.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: 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: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: 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: Mar 11, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.13 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.86 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
57.5%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NATIONAL HEALTH CORP LEVERAGED EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 30, 1986
KIDD, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
SMITH, JEFFREYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 15, 2008
USSERY, ROBERTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2018
NHC-OP LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2018
TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE ADVISORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2018
ADAMS, DONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 15, 2024
BOARDWINE, CRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 24, 2023
KIDD, BRIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
NASON JR., HOWARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
SMITH, JEFFREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 15, 2008
SMITH, SHAWNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 16, 2021
USSERY, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
USSERY, ROBERTINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 24, 2025
NATIONAL HEALTH CORP LEVERAGED EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AOct 30, 1986
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 9, 2025
TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE ADVISORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 9, 2025
ADAMS, DONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2025
KIDD, BRIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
NASON JR., HOWARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 18, 2016
SMITH, SHAWNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Diversicare of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN3,168 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $205,329
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
Knoxville, TN7.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Waters of Clinton, LLC
Clinton, TN9.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN12.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN12.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $74,633
West Hills Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN12.9 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN · Current facility
—4/54/53/5None recorded
Diversicare of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
3,168 ft1/51/51/5$205,329
Senator Ben Atchley State Veterans' Home
Knoxville, TN
7.7 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
The Waters of Clinton, LLC
Clinton, TN
9.5 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Wellpark Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN
12.3 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Legacy Park Health and Rehabilitation
Knoxville, TN
12.3 mi1/52/51/5$74,633
West Hills Health and Rehab
Knoxville, TN
12.9 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 Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Nhc Healthcare, 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). Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge had any health inspection violations?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge provides 3.86 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 1.00 LPN hours, and 2.13 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 57.5%.
How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge have?▾
Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge has 128 certified beds with an average of 104.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 82% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Nhc Healthcare, 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 Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge?▾
On Google Maps, Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 42 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of National Healthcare Corporation

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