Rocky Top Care Center
Rocky Top, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445259) · 117 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $86,768
Phone: (865) 426-2147 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rocky Top Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Rocky Top Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.02 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 45.7%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $86,768.00 for Rocky Top Care Center, with no payment denials on record. The provided data does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Rocky Top Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Rocky Top, Anderson County, Tennessee, certified for 117 beds with an average of 83.2 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1990, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rocky Top Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 1 star, a Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.02 hours per resident per day, including about 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $86,768.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. No chain affiliation information was provided, and CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. Data reflected here is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rocky Top Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.02 hours per resident per day, with about 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 45.7%; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $86,768.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 117 beds and has an average daily population of 83.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided, so contact the facility at (865) 426-2147 or check Medicare Care Compare for ownership details.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 2, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not provided in the data; contact the facility at (865) 426-2147 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (865) 426-2147 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445259?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.