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Diversicare Of Copper Basin

Copperhill, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445310) · 135 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 3★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 496-3245 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Diversicare Of Copper Basin has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Diversicare Of Copper Basin reports total nurse staffing of about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, earning a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.

Diversicare Of Copper Basin has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Diversicare Of Copper… Diversicare Of Copper…: 3★ 3★ TN average TN average: 3★ 3★ Diversicare Health chain avg Diversicare Health chain avg: 2.6★ 2.6★

About this facility

Diversicare Of Copper Basin is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Copperhill, Polk County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 135 beds and reports an average daily census of 38.3 residents. It operates under non-profit (other) ownership and has been federally certified since April 1993. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare Of Copper Basin holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. The facility's component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 2, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.

This facility is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain.

Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Diversicare Of Copper Basin has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Turnover data was not reported in the available CMS data.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 135 beds and reports an average daily census of 38.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned under a non-profit (other) structure and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

This facility has been federally certified since April 1, 1993.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at 4234963245 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4234963245 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445310?state=TN.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.