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ROCKY TOP CARE CENTER

204 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, ROCKY TOP, TN 37769
Score: 21 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Rocky Top Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 21/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Tennessee. Families considering this Rocky Top facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Rocky Top Care Center is near the national average, with 3.49 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Rocky Top Care Center, including 8 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.57 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.13 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Aug 21, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 28 Moderate 🔴 8 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0837 Severity L
    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints
    Aug 21, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity L
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity L
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity L
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 22.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $86,768

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -8 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
117
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15