Life Care Center of Red Bank
1020 Runyan Dr · Chattanooga, TN · 37405 · 4238771155
148 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.90 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
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 August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 17, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2021
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 20, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2019
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445240 · certified since December 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.