DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE

100 ELMHURST DR
OAK RIDGE TN 37830
Phone: 8654813367

Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Tennessee average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Oak Ridge average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds120
Average residents per day87.0
Occupancy72%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainDIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE (44 facilities)
CountyAnderson
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1990-11-01
CMS certification number (CCN)445260
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle16

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.33
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.96
Registered nurse turnover90.9%
Total nursing staff turnover58.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$205,329
Payment denials1
Total penalties2
This facility has $205,329 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 1, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE have?

CMS certifies 120 beds; the facility reports an average of 87.0 residents per day (about 72% occupancy).

Does DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $205,329 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE been cited for abuse?

CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.