Rocky Top Care Center

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 28 problems at Rocky Top Care Center. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 4 that put residents in immediate danger. 13 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $86,768.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  Inspected March 2026. Corrected by April 1, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Inspected March 2026. Corrected by April 1, 2026.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

  Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  Inspected March 2026. Corrected by April 1, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.