Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Chattanooga, TN
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Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Chattanooga, TN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to experience rejuvenation and recovery in one nurturing home. Residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The nursing home prides its services on pride, honor, and family– entrusting many families to take care of their loved ones as their own.
Viviant’s centers of excellence are found in long-term care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services for their senior residents. Other community features include housekeeping services, laundry services, an enclosed courtyard, pharmaceutical delivery service, and a full-service salon.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 64.7% Below TN avg. ▼ 64.7% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.2% Below TN avg. ▼ 28.2% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 58.6% Below TN avg. ▼ 58.6% Below TN avg.TN average: 2.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 41.9% Below TN avg. ▼ 41.9% Below TN avg.TN average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Tennessee averages

Rank #138 / 179Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 179 homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 179 Tennessee facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 138th out of 179 homes we track in Tennessee for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 5m

15% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
29m
−22% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
59m
−11% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
1h 37m
−25% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
2h 36m
−23% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
7m
+41% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
11m
−55% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 29m per day

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Tennessee average: 73.1%
Occupancy rate
62% Rank #200 / 268Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 200th out of 268 homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 268. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
79
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
123 days
Bed community size
127-bed community Rank #62 / 425Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 425 homes we track in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #386 / 520Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 386th out of 520 homes we track in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 197
Employees 185
Contractors 12
Staff to resident ratio 2.70 : 1
54% more staff per resident than Tennessee average
Tennessee average ratio: 1.75 : 1 Tennessee average ratio: 1.75 : 1See full Tennessee ranking
Avg staff/day 36
Average shift 8 hours
0% compared with Tennessee average
Tennessee average: 8.3 hours Tennessee average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Tennessee ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 26,378

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 17 total: 15 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 34 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 91 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 91
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

2%

539 contractor hours this quarter

Feeding Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant9109111,73192100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse340346,13292100%9.2
Registered Nurse152171,8908997%8.1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3031,0536571%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician7078337278%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant6066017177%6.3
Nurse Practitioner2025126470%8
Dietitian2024956267%8
Qualified Social Worker2024766166%7.8
Administrator3034635054%8
Physical Therapy Aide6064426571%6.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist5054414145%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker4044375661%6.7
Feeding Assistant0443035054%4
Speech Language Pathologist4042801617%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide1011292224%5.9
Medical Director0331062224%4.8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff022501011%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011633%2
91 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
34 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 71%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $7K Rank #115 / 181Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 181 homes we track in Tennessee for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Tennessee average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 181 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
92% lower than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: $86K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $7K
Tennessee average $86K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Oct 2, 2023 · $7K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 2, 2023
$7K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.4
29% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.9
24% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Tennessee avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.3%
48% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.1%
17% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.3%
12% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.5%
23% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
46% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
50% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.4%
47% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.4%
33% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 38.0%
130% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.0%
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.3%
16% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 94.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.68
6% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.58

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.51
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.57

Short-stay resident measures
Average Tennessee avg: 3.4 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 60.9%
24% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.6%
114% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 58.7%
26% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.3%
22% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 22.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 8.0%
29% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 73
Medicare
7
9.6% of residents
Medicaid
46
63% of residents
Private pay or other
20
27.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.8M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$4.7M Rank #165 / 174Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 174 homes we track in Tennessee. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.8M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$160.9K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #115 / 174Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 174 homes we track in Tennessee. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.0M 85.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #6 / 174Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 174 homes we track in Tennessee. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Tennessee average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.5M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (40% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
132 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 22%
Private pay 40%
Medicaid 38%
Discharges
132 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 42%
Medicaid 45%

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Tennessee average is: 54.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
NHC HealthCare Chattanooga
NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Chattanooga (Glenwood)
200
Facility 200
TN AVG 88
Rank #7 / 425
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
TN AVG 73.1
Rank #59 / 268
+20%
3.33
Facility 3.33
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #114 / 179
-36%-8%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 181
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #57 / 180
5.0
Facility 5.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #113 / 180
-175A+
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 36
Rank #279 / 520
Anthony J Raffa
$19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #11 / 174
$11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #9 / 174
60.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #37 / 174
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NH
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Chattanooga
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 88
Rank #67 / 425
33.6%
Facility 33.6%
TN AVG 73.1
Rank #260 / 268
-54%
3.54
Facility 3.54
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #82 / 179
-7%-2%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 181
16
Facility 16
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #98 / 180
4.0
Facility 4.0
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #77 / 180
-42A+
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 36
Rank #248 / 520
Covenant Health Services LLC
$42.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $42.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #1 / 174
$29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #1 / 174
69.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #12 / 174
445111
Life Care Center of East Ridge
NH
SNF
East Ridge (Castle Park)
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 88
Rank #123 / 425
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
TN AVG 73.1
Rank #128 / 268
+6%
3.97
Facility 3.97
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #34 / 179
-33%+9%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #1 / 181
15
Facility 15
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #91 / 180
3.8
Facility 3.8
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #74 / 180
-84-
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 36
Rank #303 / 520
Parker Center
$11.0MFiscal year ending 07/2024
Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 07/2024
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #64 / 174
$7.2MFiscal year ending 07/2024
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 07/2024
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #44 / 174
65.3%Fiscal year ending 07/2024
Facility 65.3%Fiscal year ending 07/2024
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #19 / 174
445528
Life Care Center of Red Bank
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 88
Rank #326 / 425
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3.32
Facility 3.32
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #114 / 179
-23%-8%
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #120 / 181
27
Facility 27
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #158 / 180
5.4
Facility 5.4
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #140 / 180
585A+
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 36
Rank #452 / 520
Sherry Broom
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #73 / 174
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #48 / 174
64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #22 / 174
445240
Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (East Brainerd)
127
Facility 127
TN AVG 88
Rank #62 / 425
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
TN AVG 73.1
Rank #200 / 268
-15%
3.08
Facility 3.08
TN AVG 3.63
Rank #138 / 179
-2%-15%
$6.5k
Facility $6.5k
TN AVG $90.9k
Rank #115 / 181
23
Facility 23
TN AVG 15.4
Rank #142 / 180
4.6
Facility 4.6
TN AVG 4.4
Rank #102 / 180
-79-
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 36
Rank #386 / 520
Chattanooga One Op Holdings LLC
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $11.1M
Rank #165 / 174
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG $5.9M
Rank #115 / 174
85.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 85.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
TN AVG 54.1%
Rank #6 / 174
445205

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Tennessee

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Tennessee.

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Benefits
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

TN Options

Age 60+
General Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TN

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
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

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General 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

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+
General TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TN

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Benefits
Congregate meals ($5-$7/meal value) at senior centers Home-delivered meals ($5-$7/meal)

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+
General 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

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax rebates (~$250-$1,000 based on income; e.g., $1,000 if income < $8,000)

Frequently Asked Questions about Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga

What neighborhood is Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga in?

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga is in the East Brainerd neighborhood of Chattanooga.

Is Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga in a walkable area?

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga?

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga's occupancy is 35.1%.

Are pets allowed at Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga?

No, Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga has a no-pet policy.

Does Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga is registered as a for-profit.

Are there photos of Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga?

Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga is located at 8249 Standifer Gap Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

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