Nhc Healthcare, Oak Ridge
300 Laboratory Rd · Oak Ridge, TN · 37831 · 8654827698
128 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: National Healthcare Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 29, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445128 · certified since March 26, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.