All citations for Diversicare of Oak Ridge

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 22, 2023

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 5, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 21, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 27, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.