Life Care Center of Hixson
5798 Hixson Home Place · Hixson, TN · 37343 · 4238420049
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2018
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 1, 2018 · Administration
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445380 · certified since October 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.