LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE
1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412 · CCN 445528
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 108
- Avg residents/day
- 86.3
- Phone
- 4238941254
Inspection history vs Tennessee & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Tennessee avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-21 | 5 | 5.8 | 9.5 | -0.8 better |
| 2 | 2024-06-05 | 5 | 4.6 | 9.8 | +0.4 worse |
| 3 | 2022-07-20 | 4 | 4.6 | 9.3 | -0.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.25 | 37.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.75 | 37.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.63 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (14)
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-08-21 · Health · corrected 2025-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-05 · Health · corrected 2024-07-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-07-20 · Health · corrected 2022-08-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-07-20 · Health · corrected 2022-08-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-07-20 · Health · corrected 2022-08-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-07-20 · Health · corrected 2022-08-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 2016-12-02 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-12-02 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-12-13 |
| BRYCE, MARIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-10-22 |
| CENTER, PARKER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-01-21 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| JONES, CHARLENE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-09 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-05-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-12-13 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-12-13 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-12-13 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-12-13 |
Other facilities in CHATTANOOGA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE | ★★★★★ | 444 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE, CHATTANOOGA | ★★★★☆ | 200 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF RED BANK | ★★★☆☆ | 148 |
| SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST | ★★☆☆☆ | 108 |
| CHATTANOOGA HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 127 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.