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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Rhea County

Life Care Center of Rhea County

10055 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 373214238476777WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(180 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
89
certified

How Life Care Center of Rhea County 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
3/5
TN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
3/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.52 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.42 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
27.3%
TN average
48.9%
Lower than 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.
Reported nursing time is 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.80.
Reported RN time is 0.42 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.60.
Staff turnover is 27.3%, lower than the Tennessee average of 48.9%.

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 Sep 21, 2022
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 8, 2026
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
Rhea County 65+
6,259
18.9% of county
County Population
33,031
Rhea 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 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.

Beds
89
Avg Residents/Day
73.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 29, 2009
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Rhea
Last Inspection
Apr 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (16)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: 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: Sep 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Sep 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 21, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 28, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 28, 2019Corrected: 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 Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.03 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.42 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.52 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.3%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 6, 2009
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2009
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWAFFORD, KATE AMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2009
WILEY, SELENAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 11, 2009
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 11, 2009
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 11, 2009
DAYTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2009
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AFeb 6, 2009
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 11, 2009
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
MURPHY, JOSHUAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 15, 2019
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWAFFORD, KATE AOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2009
WILEY, SELENAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2021
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
DAYTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 26, 2013
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 24, 2025
MURPHY, JOSHUAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2013
SWAFFORD, KATE AADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Tennessee facilities
Life Care Center of Rhea County
Dayton, TNCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Laurelbrook Nursing Home
Dayton, TN8.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Decatur, TN10.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center
Spring City, TN11.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,512
Bledsoe County Nursing Home
Pikeville, TN13.5 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Nhc Healthcare, Athens
Athens, TN21.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Athens
Athens, TN22.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Rhea County
Dayton, TN · Current facility
—4/53/53/5None recorded
Laurelbrook Nursing Home
Dayton, TN
8.3 mi2/51/55/5None recorded
Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
Decatur, TN
10.4 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center
Spring City, TN
11.5 mi3/52/52/5$8,512
Bledsoe County Nursing Home
Pikeville, TN
13.5 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Nhc Healthcare, Athens
Athens, TN
21.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Athens
Athens, TN
22.3 mi2/51/54/5None 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 Rhea County?▾
Life Care Center of Rhea County has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Rhea County 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 Rhea County participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Rhea County had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Rhea County had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 8, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Rhea County?▾
Life Care Center of Rhea County provides 3.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours, 1.03 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.3%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Rhea County have?▾
Life Care Center of Rhea County has 89 certified beds with an average of 73.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Rhea County?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 1 in Dayton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Rhea County?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Rhea County has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 180 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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