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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of East Ridge

Life Care Center of East Ridge

1502 Mcdonald Road, Chattanooga, TN 374124238941254
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
108
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 108 certified beds with an average of 86.3 residents per day (80% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Aug 21, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.25 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 37.2%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

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. The facility scored at average compared to Tennessee facilities.

Beds
108
Avg Residents/Day
86.3
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)

F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
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
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
F0692Potential for Harm

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

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 Aide2.29 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.20 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.25 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.19 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.2%
RN Turnover
37.5%
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
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Dec 2, 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
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

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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 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated average.
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 facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of East Ridge?▾
Life Care Center of East Ridge provides 4.25 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 1.20 LPN hours, and 2.29 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.2%.
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 86.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% 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, there are 5 other nursing homes in Chattanooga, Tennessee with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Chattanooga nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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