CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 120 beds available, two more than the average in Anderson County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 97.3 residents during that period.
Diversicare of Oak Ridge had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.7 recorded for nursing homes in Tennessee.
During the quarter, NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge stood out as the largest nursing home in Anderson County, with 128 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Diversicare of Oak Ridge has already spent a total of $316,255 in five fines and suffered six penalties.
In total, there were five for-profit nursing homes in Anderson County, Tennessee.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge | 4 |
| 2 | The Waters of Clinton, LLC | 3 |
| 2 | Diversicare of Oak Ridge | 1 |
| 4 | Summit View of Rocky Top | 1 |
| 5 | Andersonville TN Opco, LLC | 4 |
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