Life Care Center of Cleveland
3530 Keith St Nw · Cleveland, TN · 37311 · 4234763254
142 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2019
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.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 28, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445244 · certified since December 19, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.