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Life Care Center Of East Ridge

1502 Mcdonald Road · Chattanooga, TN 37412 · 108 certified beds

4238941254

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

10

Inspection history (14)

  • August 21, 2025 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-21.GOV
  • August 21, 2025 · D

    Citation F0883

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-21.GOV
  • August 21, 2025 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-21.GOV
  • August 21, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-21.GOV
  • August 21, 2025 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-21 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-21.GOV
  • June 5, 2024 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-05 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-05.GOV
  • June 5, 2024 · D

    Citation F0644

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-05 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-05.GOV
  • June 5, 2024 · D

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-05 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-05.GOV
  • June 5, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-05 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-05.GOV
  • June 5, 2024 · D

    Citation F0645

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-05 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-05.GOV
  • July 20, 2022 · E

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-20 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-20.GOV
  • July 20, 2022 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-20 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-20.GOV
  • July 20, 2022 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-20 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-20.GOV
  • July 20, 2022 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-20 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-07-20.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 4.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.39 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.39 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Life Care Centers Of America

Chain ID 311 · 194 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.5
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Life Care Centers Of America, INC.

    chain · PAC 6608783543

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical TN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · TN$8,459/mo
See full TN cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · TN$9,429/mo
See full TN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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