NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE
300 LABORATORY RD, Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE Compares
NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (4.5%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% 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: 15.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — about the same as the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — 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 NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE with other nursing homes in Oak Ridge.
What keeps NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE's rating advantage in Oak Ridge?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NHC HEALTHCARE, 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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