Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge
300 Laboratory Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 · 0.6 mi
4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
- Inspections4/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- 128 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Oak Ridge, TN · CMS Data August 2026
Diversicare of Oak Ridge
How Does Diversicare of Oak Ridge Rate?
Diversicare of Oak Ridge is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Oak Ridge, TN. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on September 22, 2023, cited 16 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.0 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 16
- Certified beds
- 120
100 Elmhurst Dr
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.0 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.5 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.6 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 58% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 91% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | September 22, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 16 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 8 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 1 totaling $205,329 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 1 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Diversicare of Oak Ridge who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 10% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.1% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 6.5% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 6.5% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 87 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | DIVERSICARE BRIARCLIFF, LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE (44 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | November 1990 |
| Councils | Resident council |
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