Oak Ridge Care Center

Penalties

• Oct 28, 2025 — Fine ($62,305)
• May 7, 2025 — Fine ($27,600)
• Jun 28, 2024 — Fine ($14,433)
• Jun 28, 2024 — Fine ($14,433)
• Jun 28, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 3 days

Inspection findings

1. Oct 28, 2025 Health · 3 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected Nov 24, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Nov 24, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0947 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

     Corrected Nov 24, 2025 · CMS health inspection

2. May 7, 2025 Fire Safety · 11 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0013 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0020 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Jun 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0293 Egress Deficiencies

     Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected May 29, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

     Corrected Jun 2, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0925 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2025 · CMS fire safety

3. Jun 28, 2024 Health · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Jul 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0745 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

     Corrected Jul 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

     Corrected Apr 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Jul 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

4. Apr 1, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected Apr 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection

5. Jan 31, 2024 Health · 12 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     F0623 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

     Corrected Feb 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

     Corrected Feb 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

     Corrected Feb 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Feb 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0132 Construction Deficiencies

     Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0354 Smoke Deficiencies

     Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     K0511 Services Deficiencies

     Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0781 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2024 · CMS fire safety

6. Nov 3, 2022 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

     Corrected Nov 30, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected Nov 30, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

     Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

     Corrected Dec 3, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Nov 16, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0346 Smoke Deficiencies

     Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

     Corrected Nov 16, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

     Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     Corrected Dec 3, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0916 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

     Corrected May 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• JOKISCH, KATHLEEN — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/02/2007
• JOKISCH, KATHLEEN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/13/2007
• KURANZ, STEVEN — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 12/09/2020
• KURANZ, STEVEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/09/2020
• KURANZ, STEVEN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/09/2020