ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER
204 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD PO BOX 659
ROCKY TOP TN 37769
Phone: 8654262147
Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- 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 Rocky Top average: level with the average (1.0)
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 beds | 117 |
| Average residents per day | 83.2 |
| Occupancy | 71% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Anderson |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1990-08-02 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 445259 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 3 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.64 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.02 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.7% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $86,768 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 117 beds; the facility reports an average of 83.2 residents per day (about 71% occupancy).
Does ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $86,768 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER 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.