All citations for Rocky Top 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

March 4, 2026

Showing 1 to 19 of 19 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0837, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  3. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  4. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  6. 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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  7. 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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  9. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  10. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  11. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  12. 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 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

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

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2024).

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

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2024).

  16. 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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2024).

  17. 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 August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2024).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 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.