DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN
166 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE PO BOX 518, Copperhill, TN 37317
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN Compares
DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN is a 135-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Copperhill, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.9%) is below the Tennessee average of 16.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 135 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 28% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (41% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN with other nursing homes in Copperhill.
How is DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.9% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.7% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 28% occupancy across 135 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVERSICARE OF COPPER BASIN?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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