THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC
146 BUCK CREEK ROAD, Roan Mountain, TN 37687
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 THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC Compares
THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Roan Mountain, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (0.0%) is below the Tennessee average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (83% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 0.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC with other nursing homes in Roan Mountain.
How is THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC 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 is THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 20.8% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 80 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC?
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 THE WATERS OF ROAN HIGHLANDS,LLC?
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 Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain sits in Carter County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,270 (21.7%)
- Median age
- 45.7 years
- Median household income
- $40,820
- Median home value
- $125,100
Demographics for Carter County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Roan Mountain.
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