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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of East Ridge

Life Care Center of East Ridge

1502 Mcdonald Road, Chattanooga, TN 374124238941254WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(262 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
108
certified

How Life Care Center of East Ridge 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
3/5
TN average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
TN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.43 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.81 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
48.0%
TN average
48.9%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 4.43 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.80.
Reported RN time is 0.81 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.60.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 21, 2025
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

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
Hamilton County 65+
66,479
18.1% of county
County Population
367,193
Hamilton 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 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.

Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
83.9
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 13, 2017
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hamilton
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
29.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

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 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 20, 2022Corrected: 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: Jul 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 20, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 20, 2022Corrected: 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 Aide2.37 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.25 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.43 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.17 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.0%
RN Turnover
47.1%
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 (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 2, 2016
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 2, 2016
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2016
CENTER, PARKERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 21, 2021
JONES, CHARLENEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 9, 2024
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 13, 2016
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 13, 2016
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 13, 2016
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 13, 2016
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 2, 2016
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 13, 2016
BRYCE, MARIANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 22, 2020
CENTER, PARKEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 21, 2021
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
JONES, CHARLENEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 9, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 27, 2025
BRYCE, MARIANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2025
CENTER, PARKERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 27, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 3, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Tennessee facilities
Life Care Center of East Ridge
Chattanooga, TNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN4.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Health Center at Standifer Place
Chattanooga, TN6.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Siskin Subacute West
Chattanooga, TN6.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $93,919
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga, TN6.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $6,509
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Collegedale, TN9.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Red Bank
Chattanooga, TN10.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of East Ridge
Chattanooga, TN · Current facility
—3/53/54/5None recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
4.6 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
The Health Center at Standifer Place
Chattanooga, TN
6.0 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Siskin Subacute West
Chattanooga, TN
6.3 mi5/55/55/5$93,919
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga, TN
6.5 mi1/52/51/5$6,509
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Collegedale, TN
9.9 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Red Bank
Chattanooga, TN
10.3 mi2/52/52/5$8,512

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 East Ridge?▾
Life Care Center of East Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center of East Ridge 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 East Ridge participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of East Ridge had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of East Ridge had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of East Ridge?▾
Life Care Center of East Ridge provides 4.43 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, 1.25 LPN hours, and 2.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of East Ridge have?▾
Life Care Center of East Ridge has 108 certified beds with an average of 83.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% 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 East Ridge?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 5 in Chattanooga. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of East Ridge?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of East Ridge has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 262 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →