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.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Rhea County is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Dayton, Tennessee with 89 certified beds. It has been operating since 2009. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 II, INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Feb 6, 2009 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Feb 6, 2009 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| SWAFFORD, KATE A | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2009 |
| WILEY, SELENA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 15, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 11, 2009 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 11, 2009 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 11, 2009 |
| DAYTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2009 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 6, 2009 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Mar 11, 2009 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| MURPHY, JOSHUA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 15, 2019 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| SWAFFORD, KATE A | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2009 |
| WILEY, SELENA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 15, 2021 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| DAYTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 26, 2013 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
| MURPHY, JOSHUA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 26, 2013 |
| SWAFFORD, KATE A | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 24, 2025 |
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