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Consulate Health Care of Chattanooga

Nursing Home

Consulate Health Care of Chattanooga

8249 Standifer Gap Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA View map
Overview of Consulate Health Care of Chattanooga

Set in the idyllic neighborhood of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Consulate Health Care of Chattanooga is a reliable senior care provider, offering a range of senior services, including skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation. The community features 127 units of comfortably designed accommodations that provide residents with utmost comfort and convenience. Featuring a team of compassionate and professional care teams, the community ensures residents will receive the care and support they need to get back to their feet.

Residents here enjoy convenient access to the nearby churches, retail stores, health care services, and other local conveniences that allows for a comfortable and fulfilling living experience. The community also offers an array of activities designed to give residents plenty of opportunities for entertainment, recreation, and socialization. With convenient access to an array of services and the support of a reliable team, residents here are sure to maintain their highest functionality.

(423) 892-1716

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.
2/5
Tennessee average: 2.8/5
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.
2/5
Tennessee average: 2.8/5
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.
2/5
Tennessee average: 2.4/5
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.
4/5
Tennessee average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 36m per day

This home provides 1% less nursing time per resident than the Tennessee average.

Tennessee average: 3h 38m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 127

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Tennessee average
Occupancy rate 35.1%
Residents per day (avg) 64
Occupancy rate
35.1%
Residents per day (avg)
64

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.

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

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$5.0M
Operating loss
-$2.6M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$4,973,328.00
Operating loss
$-2,589,791.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
72.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
Total costs $7.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 17 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What does this home offer?

Accepts Medicaid icon
Accepts Medicaid icon

Accept Medicaid: Yes

Total residents icon
Total residents icon

Total Residents: 127

Types of Care at Consulate Health Care of Chattanooga

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Tennessee average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 23

Tennessee average 15.4

Citations per inspection
4.6

Tennessee average 4.39


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

18 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Tennessee average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Tennessee average: 0.6

22 moderate citations More info Tennessee average: 13.7

1 minor citation More info Tennessee average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental minor citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Chattanooga The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.

5 facilities compared · CMS & TN Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Life Care Center of East Ridge
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

East Ridge
108
61.7%
-15%
3.71
-8%
+2%
0
15
0
83
-
31
Center, Parker
$14,4M
$6,2M
42.8%
445528
Life Care Center of Red Bank
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
148
94.4%
+29%
3.45
+37%
-5%
1
27
5
83
A+
9
Broom, Sherry
$13,5M
$5,7M
42.4%
445240
Consulate Health Care of Chattanooga
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Chattanooga (East Brainerd)
127
35.1%
-52%
3.59
+21%
-1%
1
23
0
64
-
17
Chattanooga One Op Holdings Llc
$4,8M
$3,6M
74.9%
445205
Ascension Living Alexian PACE
-
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Chattanooga (Bushtown)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
41
-
-
-
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Martin-Boyd Christian Home
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Chattanooga
124
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0
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Address 19.1 miles from city center — 2.33 miles to nearest hospital (Parkridge Valley Mental Health and Wellness Adult and Adolescent Acute Campus)

Address 8249 Standifer Gap Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 114
Employees 108
Contractors 6
Staff to resident ratio 1.56:1
13% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average ratio: 1.79:1

Avg staff/day 37
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 27,592
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 50
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.9%

520 contractor hours this quarter

Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 2 Feeding Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5005012,39991100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse220226,73891100%9.3
Registered Nurse120121,3938998%8.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3031,0918088%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5059017178%6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015566571%8.5
Physical Therapy Aide3035217380%6.2
Qualified Social Worker2025176571%7.9
Administrator1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Dietitian1014966268%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3034786673%7
RN Director of Nursing1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014285459%7.9
Feeding Assistant0223556167%3.6
Medical Director011962426%4
Occupational Therapy Aide101721415%5.2
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff022631314%2.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011633%2
Qualified Activities Professional101111%1
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
3 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 88%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 78%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 71%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 69%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 68%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 59%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 67%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 26%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 1%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
73 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (9.6%)
Medicaid
46 residents (63%)
Private pay or other
20 residents (27.4%)
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.

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
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%

Short-stay resident measures
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%

Penalties and fines

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
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.

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

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Tennessee SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

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

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

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

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).

Not assessed; income-focused.

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