Nursing homes in Oak Ridge, TN
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Oak Ridge, part of the Anderson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Oak Ridge serves as a central hub for senior care within Anderson County, featuring two state-licensed nursing homes located across the 37830 and 37831 ZIP codes. According to current CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.5 stars. NHC Healthcare, Oak Ridge stands out as the highest-rated option in the area, currently maintaining a 4-star designation under the federal 5-star quality rating system.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Oak Ridge
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Oak Ridge
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Oak Ridge reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Oak Ridge
| NHC HEALTHCARE, OAK RIDGE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.