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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Cleveland

Life Care Center of Cleveland

3530 Keith St Nw, Cleveland, TN 373114234763254WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(41 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
142
certified

How Life Care Center of Cleveland Compares in Tennessee

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
TN average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
TN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.73 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
32.9%
TN average
48.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.70 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.60.
Staff turnover is 32.9%, lower than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 30, 2022
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Bradley County 65+
18,634
17.1% of county
County Population
108,859
Bradley County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Life Care Center of Cleveland is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cleveland, Tennessee with 142 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
142
Avg Residents/Day
91.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 19, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bradley
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
36.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.92 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.10 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.73 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.16 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.18 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.9%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEE, JOSHUAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 26, 2021
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 8, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 1, 1985

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Cleveland and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Life Care Center of Cleveland
Cleveland, TNCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Bradley Health Care & Rehab
Cleveland, TN3,168 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $8,999
Signature Healthcare of Cleveland
Cleveland, TN1.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland
Cleveland, TN3.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN12.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Collegedale, TN13.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga, TN16.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $6,509
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Cleveland
Cleveland, TN · Current facility
—2/52/53/5None recorded
Bradley Health Care & Rehab
Cleveland, TN
3,168 ft1/52/51/5$8,999
Signature Healthcare of Cleveland
Cleveland, TN
1.4 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland
Cleveland, TN
3.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN
12.6 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Collegedale, TN
13.6 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga, TN
16.7 mi1/52/51/5$6,509

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Cleveland?▾
Life Care Center of Cleveland has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Cleveland cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Cleveland participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Cleveland had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Cleveland had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Cleveland?▾
Life Care Center of Cleveland provides 3.73 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 1.10 LPN hours, and 1.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.9%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Cleveland have?▾
Life Care Center of Cleveland has 142 certified beds with an average of 91.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Cleveland?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 3 in Cleveland. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Cleveland?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Cleveland has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 41 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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