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Diversicare of Copper Basin is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Copperhill, Tennessee, that offers skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, and complex medical care. Since April 2025, it has functioned under the Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC network, following its acquisition from the previous operator. This community has also served the local regions of Ducktown and Copperhill, Tennessee, as well as McCaysville, Georgia, since it was established in 1992. This 50-bed community is a member of a 49-location Southeast portfolio and welcomes private funds along with Medicare and Medicaid.
This community provides a comprehensive range of recovery and extended support options, including temporary rehabilitation, intensive medical oversight, long-term nursing, memory assistance, end-of-life care, and assisted living. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis through a specialized program. Nursing coverage is available around the clock, with a notable emphasis on professional supervision.
Registered Nurse time per resident daily averages 52 minutes, which is 41% higher than the Tennessee mean. Furthermore, weekend professional nursing hours stay 21% above state standards, offering a significant advantage in clinical monitoring for older adults during times when staffing often decreases elsewhere.
The performance regarding long-term clinical quality serves as a major highlight for the community, with hospitalization rates 30% better than the Tennessee average, while emergency room visits are 46% lower than the state average. For those staying on a short-term basis, the hospital readmission rate is superior to the state average, and the community achieved a perfect record of zero falls resulting in major injury. The quality metrics for long-term residents are also significantly above average. While the rate of successful returns home for short-stay patients is lower than the state average, the overall data reflect a high standard of daily care for older adults.
Regulatory records for the community show a total of 13 findings across two standard reviews, with no financial penalties or payment halts in the last three years. The most recent evaluation in March 2025 identified six concerns, the most common being related to food service and storage standards, which were noted as having no actual harm. Other findings involved resident privacy, documentation accuracy, and respiratory protocols, all of which were determined to have caused no physical injury. A previous review in 2019 similarly found seven minor issues that were resolved without actual harm to residents. The lack of serious complaint investigations or immediate danger findings indicates a stable and compliant environment.
Diversicare of Copper Basin is an excellent choice for families in Southeastern Tennessee who require professional nursing or recovery services close to home. Its proximity to the Copper Basin Medical Center further ensures that residents have quick access to acute medical services when necessary.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 52m per day | ▲ 41% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 54m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 53m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 4m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 5m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 29m per day | ▲ 21% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Diversicare of Copper Basin is administrated by Brent Fair.
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.11
30% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.58
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.84
46% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.57
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
18.0%
19% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 22.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.9%
6% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
40.8%
19% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Diversicare of Copper Basin is located in Copperhill, Tennessee.
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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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| Morning Pointe of Franklin |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Franklin | 80
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80
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88
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#207 / 427 | Yes |
25
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25
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34
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9
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27
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92.5%
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92.5%
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73.7%
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#38 / 287 | A+ | Jenna Alley | Franklin Tn Medical Investors, LLC | 649 days
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649 days
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465
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| Clarendale at Indian Lake |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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88
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38
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34
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#362 / 385 |
93.6%
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93.6%
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73.7%
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#36 / 287 | A+ | Mitchell Metzger | Hendersonville Tn Senior Living Leaseco, | 508 days
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508 days
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465
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| Schilling Gardens Senior Living |
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78
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29
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73.7%
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#215 / 287 | A+ | Heather Overall | Southside Nursing , LLC | 433 days
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433 days
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| Diversicare of Copper Basin |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Copperhill | 50
Facility
50
TN AVG
88
Rank
#341 / 427 | No |
46
Facility
46
TN AVG
34
Rank
#180 / 554 | - | 33
Facility
33
TN AVG
27
Rank
#67 / 385 | - | - | Brent Fair | - | - |
The legal owner and operator of Diversicare of Copper Basin is DAC of Copperhill, LLC.
Diversicare of Copper Basin has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TN state health department records, Diversicare of Copper Basin's license number is 00000203.
According to TN state health department records, Diversicare of Copper Basin's license expires on February 16, 2026.
Brent Fair is the administrator of Diversicare of Copper Basin.
Diversicare of Copper Basin has 50 beds.
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