ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER
204 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD PO BOX 659, Rocky Top, TN 37769
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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 ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER Compares
ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER is a 117-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rocky Top, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is above the Tennessee average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 117 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Rocky Top.
How is ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER 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 ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.9% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER?
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 ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER?
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 Rocky Top
Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top.
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