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 25 of 36 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2023).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  3. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  4. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2023).

  5. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 12, 2023).

  6. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 22, 2023).

  7. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 1, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2022).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2022).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2019).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 16, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2022).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 26, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2022).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate foot care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 18, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 19, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.