The Bridge at Ooltewah
The Bridge at Ooltewah is an Assisted Living Home in Tennessee
The Bridge at Ooltewah is an Assisted Living Home in Tennessee
The Bridge at Ooltewah
The Bridge at Ooltewah is an Assisted Living Home in Tennessee
The Bridge at Ooltewah is an Assisted Living Home in Tennessee
The Bridge at Ooltewah is a distinct senior living community situated in the quiet lands of Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, TN, which provides assisted living. Enjoy every minute of your best years while resting in the peaceful and welcoming residences of the community in a selection of 15 well-designed floor plans. With a respectful and specially trained team lending extra hands around the clock, seniors let go of their worries and lead an inspiring life.
Learn new things and gain meaningful experiences through exciting programs and enriching activities. Indulge in fine dining options and satiate your cravings with delicious and healthy meals. Brimming with friendly spaces and a warm community, The Bridge at Ooltewah is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while staying engaged with their surroundings.
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Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.
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Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.
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Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.
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Quality Ratings
CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
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About this community
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Ownership & operating entity
The Bridge at Ooltewah is legally operated by Ooltewah ALF Investors, LLC, and administrated by Caleb Lee.
Staffing
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What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
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Types of Care at The Bridge at Ooltewah
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Social Services (for ALFs) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
1 violation
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Tennessee average: 2 violations
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3.6 miles from city center
5901 Snow Hill Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 8.9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 8.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Contractor Analysis
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
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| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 16,488 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5,165 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 4,759 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,318 | 88 | 97% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,121 | 80 | 88% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,067 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,810 | 73 | 80% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,496 | 68 | 75% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,371 | 73 | 80% | 7.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,149 | 75 | 82% | 9.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 855 | 67 | 74% | 7.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 845 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 66 | 73% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 60 | 66% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 472 | 58 | 64% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 462 | 39 | 43% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 54 | 59% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 261 | 54 | 59% | 3.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 4 | 4% | 10.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2018 – Dec 2022)
Citation Severity Distribution
Top Deficiency Categories
Citation Sources
State Comparison (TN)
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Dec 14, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Dec 14, 2022 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Sep 25, 2019 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Sep 26, 2018 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Sep 26, 2018 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
Guides for Better Senior Living
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Tennessee Seniors
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- TN Specifics: Managed care model; high rural demand.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
- General: Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- TN Specifics: Limited funding; rural/urban balance.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- TN Specifics: Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- TN Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- TN Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- TN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- TN Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
- General: Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TN Specifics: Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.
- Services: Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers, home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal).
- General: Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
- TN Specifics: Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.
- Services: Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Tennessee Seniors
CHOICES Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
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Asset Limits:
$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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TN Specifics:
Managed care model; high rural demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Tennessee Options for Community Living
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
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Income Limits:
~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
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Asset Limits:
$5,000 (individual).
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TN Specifics:
Limited funding; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled, TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
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Asset Limits:
$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
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TN Specifics:
Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
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TN Specifics:
Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
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General:
Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
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Income Limits (2025):
No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; need-based.
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TN Specifics:
Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
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General:
Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.
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Income Limits (2025):
~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
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Asset Limits:
Not specified; income-focused.
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TN Specifics:
Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
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Income Limits (2025):
Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
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Asset Limits:
~$155,356 (net worth limit).
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TN Specifics:
High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
Elderly Nutrition Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
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Income Limits (2025):
None; donations encouraged.
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed.
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TN Specifics:
Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers, home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal).
Property Tax Relief Program
Requirements:
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General:
Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).
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Income Limits (2025):
~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).
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Asset Limits:
Not assessed; income-focused.
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TN Specifics:
Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000).
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