DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE
100 ELMHURST DR, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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How DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE Compares
DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oak Ridge, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (67% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (30% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.0% — worse 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 OAK RIDGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE with other nursing homes in Oak Ridge.
How is DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.4% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE lag behind other Oak Ridge options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge sits in Anderson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 15,193 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 43.1 years
- Median household income
- $52,338
- Median home value
- $152,600
Demographics for Anderson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oak Ridge.
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