Deficiency Records for Diversicare of Oak Ridge

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Updated as of April 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Diversicare of Oak Ridge. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-11-15 2023-12-21 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-11-03 2023-11-22 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-10-27 2023-11-22 Y
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-19 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-19 N
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-19 Y
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-19 Y
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-19 Y
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2023-09-06 2023-10-19 N
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Fire Safety 2023-09-06 2023-10-19 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2023-09-06 2023-10-19 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2023-09-06 2023-10-19 N
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-18 N
Provide appropriate foot care. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-18 N
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-18 N
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-16 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-13 Y
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-12 Y
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-12 Y
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Health 2023-09-22 2023-10-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2023-09-22 2023-09-28 N
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Health 2023-09-22 2023-09-27 Y
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Health 2023-09-22 2023-09-22 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2022-09-14 2022-10-12 Y
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Post nurse staffing information every day. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. Health 2022-01-26 2022-03-31 N
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Fire Safety 2022-01-23 2022-03-09 N
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Health 2021-08-12 2021-11-05 Y
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-08-12 2021-09-20 Y
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Fire Safety 2019-04-08 2019-06-05 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2019-04-08 2019-05-01 N
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Fire Safety 2019-04-08 2019-04-12 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2023-05-10 Not Fixed Y
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Health 2023-05-10 Not Fixed Y
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Health 2023-05-10 Not Fixed Y
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Health 2023-05-10 Not Fixed Y