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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Ooltewah

Life Care Center of Ooltewah

5911 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, TN 373634235310600WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(237 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Life Care Center of Ooltewah 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
4/5
TN average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
TN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.25 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.06 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
51.1%
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

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.25 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.80.
Reported RN time is 1.06 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
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Sep 25, 2019
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 14, 2022
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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
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).

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Life Care Center of Ooltewah is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ooltewah, Tennessee with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 2013. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
76.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 30, 2013
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hamilton
Last Inspection
Dec 14, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
10.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 14, 2022Corrected: 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: Dec 14, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 25, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Sep 26, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 26, 2018Corrected: 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 Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.06 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.25 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.44 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.1%
RN Turnover
43.5%
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 (31)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 1991
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 31, 1991
BORJA, ASHLEYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 16, 2020
PAYNE, JULIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 22, 2017
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 8, 2012
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 8, 2012
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 8, 2012
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 8, 2012
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 7, 2013
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 1991
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 8, 2012
OOLTEWAH MEDICAL INVESTORS LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 7, 2013
BORJA, ASHLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 16, 2020
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
MURPHY, JOSHUAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2021
PAYNE, JULIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 22, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 1991
PRESTON, FORRESTLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 11, 1988
LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 16, 2012
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 10, 2025
OOLTEWAH MEDICAL INVESTORS LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 16, 2012
BORJA, ASHLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 10, 2025
MURPHY, JOSHUAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 10, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 16, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Tennessee facilities
Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Collegedale, TN3.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga, TN4.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $6,509
The Health Center at Standifer Place
Chattanooga, TN4.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland
Cleveland, TN10.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Hixson
Hixson, TN10.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of East Ridge
Chattanooga, TN10.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Collegedale
Collegedale, TN
3.0 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Chattanooga, TN
4.3 mi1/52/51/5$6,509
The Health Center at Standifer Place
Chattanooga, TN
4.7 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Tennessee State Veterans Home- Cleveland
Cleveland, TN
10.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Hixson
Hixson, TN
10.1 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Life Care Center of East Ridge
Chattanooga, TN
10.6 mi3/53/54/5None recorded

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 Ooltewah?▾
Life Care Center of Ooltewah has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Ooltewah 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 Ooltewah participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Ooltewah had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Ooltewah had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 14, 2022). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Ooltewah?▾
Life Care Center of Ooltewah provides 4.25 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, 0.95 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.1%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Ooltewah have?▾
Life Care Center of Ooltewah has 120 certified beds with an average of 76.7 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 Ooltewah?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Ooltewah?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Ooltewah has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 237 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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