Oak Ridge Assisted Living

July 7, 2026 · Follow-Up Inspection

No citations from this inspection.

June 8, 2026 · Unannounced, Annual Inspection

• High Type I hospice patients(R432-270-10(9)(a)-(b))

  The licensee was out of compliance with R432-270-10(9)(b)(ii) by not ensuring that a hospice resident’s assigned individual was physically able to provide emergency evacuation assistance to the hospice resident. During the inspection, the individual assigned to 1 hospice resident was not physically able to provide evacuation assistance.

  How was this corrected? On July 7, 2026, the licensor verified that the administrator ensured that the individual assigned to help a hospice patient resident with evacuation was physically capable of assisting that resident, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on July 7, 2026, verified by the state. · $200 penalty

• High Type I hospice patients(R432-270-10(9)(a)-(b))

  The licensee was out of compliance with R432-270-10(9)(b)(i) by not ensuring that a worker or individual was assigned to 1 resident and was on-site to assist the resident in an emergency evacuation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. During the inspection, the licensee kept 1 hospice resident who could not exit the facility without assistance and did not have a worker or individual assigned to them 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

  How was this corrected? On July 7, 2026, the licensor verified that the administrator ensured that all hospice patient residents had a worker or individual assigned to them to help with evacuation in case of an emergency, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on July 7, 2026, verified by the state. · $200 penalty

April 1, 2025 · Non On-Site Inspection

No citations from this inspection.

March 26, 2025 · Complaint, Follow-Up Inspection

No citations from this inspection.

February 12, 2025 · Complaint, Investigation Inspection, Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection

• High Qualified direct care personnel(R432-270-9(1)(a)-(e))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not providing sufficient direct-care staff to meet all resident's needs. During the inspection, resident files, employee files and the staffing schedule were reviewed. Additionally, interviews were conducted with the manager on duty and with a sample of current residents; which, in combination with the records reviewed, revealed insufficient qualified staff.

  How was this corrected? On March 26, 2025, the licensor verified that the manager ensured that there were qualified direct care personnel on the premises, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on March 26, 2025, verified by the state. · $3,000 penalty

• Low Residents Rights(R432-270-10(5)(a)-(x))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring that residents were treated with consideration and full recognition of personal dignity and individuality. During the inspection, interviews and record reviews were conducted and it was discovered that 2 individuals, who were providing care to residents, were not able to adequately communicate with residents regarding activities of daily living. This non-compliance was previously cited on 8/12/2024 and 10/2/2024.

  How was this corrected? On March 26, 2025, the licensor verified that the manager ensured that all resident's rights were not infringed upon, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on March 26, 2025, verified by the state. · $200 penalty

• High Type I accept and retain residents(R432-270-11(4)(a)-(b))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by retaining a resident who was not capable of taking live-saving action in an emergency without the assistance of another person. During the inspection, 1 non-hospice patient resident was identified as not being capable of taking live-saving action in an emergency without the assistance of another person.

  How was this corrected? On March 26, 2025, the licensor verified that the manager ensured that all residents were appropriate to reside in a Type I facility, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on March 26, 2025, verified by the state. · $200 penalty

• High Enter applicants into DACS(R432-35-4(1))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring the covered provider completed the DACS process for all employees. During the inspection, 3 individuals, who were providing care and had direct patient access, were not found in DACS. This non-compliance was previously cited on 8/12/2024.

  How was this corrected? On April 1, 2025, the licensor verified that the Administrator entered all employees into DACS, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on April 1, 2025, verified by the state. · $600 penalty

January 2, 2025 · Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection

No citations from this inspection.

November 13, 2024 · Follow-Up, Additional Follow-Up Inspection

• Low Resident's Legal Rights(R432-270-10(2)(a)-(b))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring residents received all their legal rights, in writing, upon admission. During the inspection, the admission paperwork was reviewed and did not include a statement that the resident could file a complaint with the state long-term care ombudsman or any other advocacy group concerning resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property in the facility. This non-compliance was previously cited on 8/12/2024 and 10/2/2024.

  How was this corrected? On 11/13/2024, the licensor verified that all residents received a written description of all their legal rights, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on November 13, 2024, verified by the state.

• Low Emergency and Disaster Response Plan(R432-270-26(6)(a)-(j))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring the emergency and disaster response plan addressed all required pieces. During the inspection, the facility's emergency and disaster response plan was reviewed and did not include the delivery of essential care and services to facility occupants by alternate means; delivery of essential care and services if additional persons were housed in the facility during an emergency; and delivery of essential care and services to facility occupants if personnel were reduced by an emergency. This non-compliance was previously cited on 8/12/2024 and 10/2/2024.

  How was this corrected? On 2/12/2025, the licensor verified that the emergency and disaster response plan was complete, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on February 12, 2025, verified by the state.

• Low Written schedule for maintenance(R432-270-25(1))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring maintenance was conducted to ensure facility equipment and fixtures were safe, operable, in good repair and in compliance with Rule R432-6. During the inspection, the licensor conducted an environmental tour of the facility. The North laundry room was unlocked, and electrical panels were unlocked and accessible. This non-compliance was previously cited on 8/12/2024 and 10/2/2024.

  How was this corrected? On 1/2/2025, the licensor verified that preventative maintenance was conducted to ensure safety, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on January 2, 2025, verified by the state.

• Low Written Resident Agreement(R432-270-11(8)(a)-(g))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring admission agreements included a notice that the department had the authority to examine resident records to determine compliance with licensing requirements. During the inspection, a sample of resident files and admission agreements were reviewed. The admission agreements did not include a statement that the department had the authority to examine resident records to determine compliance with licensing requirements. This non-compliance was previously cited on 8/12/2024 and 10/2/2024.

  How was this corrected? On 2/12/2025, the licensor verified that resident admission agreements were complete, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on February 12, 2025, verified by the state.

October 2, 2024 · Follow-Up Inspection

No citations from this inspection.

August 12, 2024 · Unannounced, Annual Inspection

• High Type I Hospice Patients(R432-270-11(9)(a)-(c))

  The provider was out of compliance with this rule by not ensuring a hospice patient resident, who required help with evacuation, had a worker or individual assigned solely to them 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist with evacuation. During the inspection, 1 resident, who was designated as being on hospice, and required help to evacuate, did not have someone assigned to assist them with evacuation.

  How was this corrected? On 10/2/2024, the licensor verified that hospice patient residents who required assistance with evacuation had an individual solely assigned to them, as stated in rule.

  Corrected on October 2, 2024, verified by the state. · $200 penalty