Deficiency Records for Oak Ridge Care Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Oak Ridge Care Center. 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?
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Health 2024-01-31 2024-02-19 Y
Notify the resident or the resident?s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident?s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Health 2024-01-31 2024-02-19 Y
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Health 2024-01-31 2024-02-19 Y
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2024-01-31 2024-02-19 Y
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Fire Safety 2022-11-02 2023-05-01 N
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Y
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-11-02 2022-12-03 N
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Fire Safety 2022-11-02 2022-12-03 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2022-11-03 2022-11-30 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-11-03 2022-11-30 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2022-11-02 2022-11-16 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2022-11-02 2022-11-16 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-07-27 2021-10-08 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-08 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-09-16 2021-10-08 Y
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-16 N
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Health 2021-07-27 2021-09-16 Y
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-26 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-24 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-18 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-11 N
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-11 N
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-11 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2021-07-21 2021-08-11 N
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2019-04-10 2019-05-10 N
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. 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 simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2019-04-04 2019-05-10 N