Diversicare of Copper Basin
Copperhill, Tennessee · CCN 445310
13 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 95
- Surveys
- 13
- Harm or worse
- 13
- Immediate jeopardy
- 11
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 135
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE
- County
- Polk
- Medicare-certified since
- 1993
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 89 facilities with 128 or more beds in Tennessee.
Last survey on record
Jul 29, 2026
103 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.14 | 3.92 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.75 | — |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1392.9% | E— | F17.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6952×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F5831×
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- F6001×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Diversicare of Copper Basin, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF600Mar 4, 2022
Based on review of facility policy, medical record review, facility documentation review, review of police reports, review of personnel files, interviews, and observations, the facility failed to prevent sexual abuse for 2 residents (#13 and #11) of 28 residents reviewed for abuse. The facility's failure to prevent abuse resulted in Resident #13 and #11 sustaining sexual abuse and psychosocial harm. The facility's failure placed Resident #13 and #11 in Immediate Jeopardy (a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to a resident). The Executive Director (ED) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 3/3/2022 at 4:47 PM. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF610Mar 4, 2022
Based on review of facility policy, medical record review, facility investigation review, review of police reports, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to identify and investigate signs and symptoms of abuse for 2 residents (#11 and #13) and failed to investigate an allegation of abuse timely for 1 resident (#5) of 28 residents reviewed for abuse. The facility's failure to identify and investigate signs and symptoms of abuse resulted in Residents #11 and #13 sustaining sexual abuse and psychosocial harm. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF743Mar 4, 2022
Based on review of facility policies, medical record review, facility documentation review, interviews, and observation, the facility failed to identify and address a pattern of behavioral changes for Resident #11. Resident #11 sustained sexual abuse on more than one occasion which resulted in psychological and psychosocial harm. The facility's failure to identify and address behavior changes placed Resident #11 in Immediate Jeopardy (a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident). The Executive Director (ED) was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 3/3/2022 at 4:47 PM. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF865Mar 4, 2022
Based on review of the facility policies, review of facility investigations, review of police reports, record reviews, interviews, and observations, the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program failed to identify a quality deficiency and implement interventions to address the root cause of behaviors when Resident #11 displayed signs and symptoms of abuse which resulted in 2 residents (#11 and #13) sustaining sexual abuse on 2/17/2022 and led to psychosocial harm for Residents #11 and #13. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF628Jul 29, 2026
Based on facility document review and interview the facility failed to notify the Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman of resident discharges from the facility timely for 62 residents of 62 residents discharged from 2/1/2026 through 7/29/2026.The findings include: Review of a facility document titled, Social Services Manual, dated 2024, revealed .the center must send a copy of the notice of transfer or discharge to the representative of the Office of the State Long Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman. The center must maintain evidence that the notice was sent to the Ombudsman . Review of a resident discharge report from 2/1/2026-7/29/2026 revealed 62 residents had been discharged from the facility. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 95 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 29, 2026Standard and complaint6 findings
- Mar 26, 2025Standard6 findings
- Mar 4, 2022Standard and complaint10 findings · 8 harm
- Aug 18, 2020Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
- May 30, 2019Standard7 findings
- Aug 13, 2018Complaint2 findings
- May 31, 2018Standard5 findings
- Apr 8, 2016Standard28 findings · 2 harm
Show the 5 earlier surveys
- Feb 5, 2014—5 findings
- Aug 22, 2012—5 findings
- Mar 30, 2012—1 finding
- Mar 9, 2011—12 findings
- Feb 3, 2010—5 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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