CMS data snapshot: July 2026
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.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
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 East Ridge is a 3-star Medicare certified nursing home in Chattanooga, Tennessee with 108 certified beds. It has been operating since 2017. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 2, 2016 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Dec 2, 2016 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Dec 1, 2016 |
| CENTER, PARKER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 21, 2021 |
| JONES, CHARLENE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jan 9, 2024 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2016 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2016 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2016 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2016 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 2, 2016 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Dec 13, 2016 |
| BRYCE, MARIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 22, 2020 |
| CENTER, PARKER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 21, 2021 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| JONES, CHARLENE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 9, 2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |
| BRYCE, MARIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |
| CENTER, PARKER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 3, 2017 |
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