Life Care Center of East Ridge

1502 McDonald Road · Chattanooga, TN · 37412 · 4238941254

108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • 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

Inspection record 30% of score 67
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 83
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 42
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.393.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.740.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.96≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year39%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (14 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

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

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025

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

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024

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

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024

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

    Corrected July 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 20, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 20, 2022

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected August 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 20, 2022

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected August 26, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 20, 2022

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected August 26, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445528 · certified since June 13, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.