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Nursing Home
Life Care Center of East Ridge
Life Care Center of East Ridge is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living are the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care. Their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as their utmost priority. Other benefits include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
108
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
61.7%
Residents per day (avg)
83
Occupancy rate
61.7%
Residents per day (avg)
83
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
29 days
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$14.4M
Operating loss
-$746.6K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$14,435,742.00
Operating loss
$-746,556.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.2M
108-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 31 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License details
Issuance
March 21, 2017
Expiration
March 20, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
00000413
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of East Ridge is legally operated by East Ridge SNF Operations, LLC, and administrated by Parker Center.
Inspection History
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
3 visits/inspections
1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
1 routine inspections
Results
3 with issues
0 without issues
Tennessee average: 9 complaint visits
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Latest inspection
Date:August 18, 2025
Type:Routine
14 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Total health citations
15
Tennessee average 15.4
Citations per inspection
3.75
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
15 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 21, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 21, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 21, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 21, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Chattanooga The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
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
+2%
0
15
0
83
-
31
Center, Parker
$14,4M
$6,2M
42.8%
445528
NHC HealthCare Chattanooga
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 (Glenwood)
200
90.1%
+23%
3.24
-11%
0
10
0
181
A+
34
Raffa, Anthony J
$22,1M
$10,2M
46.3%
445013
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
-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
-1%
1
23
0
64
-
17
Chattanooga One Op Holdings Llc
$4,8M
$3,6M
74.9%
445205
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
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Places of interest near Life Care Center of East Ridge
1.3 miles from city center — 1.1 miles to nearest hospital (Parkridge East Hospital)
1502 Mc Donald Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
174
Employees
165
Contractors
9
Staff to resident ratio
0:0
100% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average ratio: 1.79:1
Avg staff/day
60
Average shift
8.2 hours
0% compared with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
44,877
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
24
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.9%
391 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 4
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 16,498 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 7,936 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,145 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,254 | 82 | 90% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,217 | 82 | 90% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,111 | 84 | 92% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,654 | 86 | 95% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,472 | 84 | 92% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,265 | 70 | 77% | 8.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 757 | 66 | 73% | 6.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 731 | 72 | 79% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 511 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 506 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 495 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 488 | 57 | 63% | 8.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 63 | 69% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 8 | 0 | 8 | 458 | 45 | 49% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 283 | 38 | 42% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 73 | 7 | 8% | 9.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
90%
12 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
90%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
92%
11 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
95%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
92%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
77%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
73%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
79%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
70%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
8 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
49%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
42%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
35% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.7
15% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.9%
26% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.4%
In line with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 20.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
21% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.8%
40% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.4%
51% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
29.1%
76% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
10% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 89.9%
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.9%
8% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
22% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.0%
9% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.8%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.1%
9% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 22.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.8%
30% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.3%
57% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
67.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
67.5%
26% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.0%
32% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of East Ridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
61.7%
↑ 6.1pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$746,556
↓ ~$49K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$7,322,539
↑ ~$610K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-5.2%
↓ 0.2pp vs 2023
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