All citations for Oak Ridge Care Center

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

May 7, 2025

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
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 January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (May 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 2, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0132, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 16, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0925, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 3, 2022).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 4, 2025).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2024).

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.