Life Care Center of East Ridge
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · East Ridge, TN
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 5 points above the Tennessee average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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.

Life Care Center of East Ridge

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · East Ridge, TN
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 5 points above the Tennessee average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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.
Life Care Center of East Ridge accepts Medicare and private pay.
Life Care Center of East Ridge accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of East Ridge

Life Care Center of East Ridge covers two care types in the Castle Park neighborhood of East Ridge, TN. The pair is skilled nursing and nursing home care.

On-site, licensed nursing care runs without a break in coverage. That fits a resident needing clinical support for the long haul. East Ridge SNF Operations, LLC operates the home.

Payment comes through Medicare or private pay. Medicare covers skilled care for a short period after hospitalization rather than a long residence. Private pay means the family covers costs itself. Across 108 beds, nurse staffing per resident totals 3 hours and 43 minutes daily.

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.
▲ 27.6% Above TN avg. ▲ 27.6% Above TN avg.TN average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 1.7% Below TN avg. ▼ 1.7% Below TN avg.TN average: 3.1Click 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.
▲ 59.5% Above TN avg. ▲ 59.5% Above TN avg.TN average: 2.5Click 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.
▲ 34.6% Above TN avg. ▲ 34.6% Above TN avg.TN average: 3.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 174 nursing 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.
≈ 0% · TN 3h 42mThis facility: 3h 43m per resident per day, level with the Tennessee average of 3h 42m (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #33 / 174Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 174 nursing 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 174 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 43m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +101% above Tennessee average

3 of 6 metrics below Tennessee average

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 Assistant7107118,98492100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse310318,41692100%9.5
Registered Nurse110113,2409199%9.8
Speech Language Pathologist110112,2198289%7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,1887076%8.5
Physical Therapy Assistant110112,0998390%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide8082,0677885%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician9091,4178188%6.7
RN Director of Nursing3031,0058289%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2028217683%7.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2026736368%6.8
Administrator1015286672%8
Qualified Social Worker4045287379%5.6
Dental Services Staff1014886368%7.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014365964%7.4
Dietitian1014165863%7.2
Nurse Practitioner1014165257%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0442784145%6.8
Nurse Aide in Training4042502224%6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0557089%8.7
Medical Director0113533%11.5
71 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
11 Registered Nurse
Coverage 99%
11 Speech Language Pathologist
Coverage 89%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 108 Rank #82 / 180Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 82nd out of 180 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #151 / 156Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 151st out of 156 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
9 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #117 / 189Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 117th out of 189 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
31 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #66 / 134Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 66th out of 134 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 134. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
80.1% This home usually has availability

Based on 86.5 residents and 108 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents

Higher than the Tennessee average: 73.9%
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.
24 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
IssuanceMarch 21, 2017
ExpirationMarch 20, 2027
License Number00000413

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living (2026)An annual U.S. News & World Report recognition based on surveys and other information about senior-living communities, including resident experience, care, activities, dining, and management.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of East Ridge is legally operated by East Ridge SNF Operations, LLC.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

5 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

7 services
Fall PreventionPrograms and practices designed to reduce falls, such as balance support, safer surroundings and medication or mobility reviews. Fall prevention can help protect independence and prevent injuries.
Infection ManagementProcesses to prevent, recognize, and treat infections, including monitoring symptoms and using appropriate precautions and medical care.
IV Therapy
Medical Director
Post-Surgical Care
Wound CareCare for wounds such as pressure sores, surgical wounds, or ulcers, including assessment, dressing changes, and monitoring for infection.
Dietitian

Additional Services

3 services
Discharge Planning
Pre-Admission Program
Social Work & Case Management

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Emergency Call System

Contact Life Care Center of East Ridge

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2022 · 4 years of data · Last health inspection Aug 2025

ALM Inspection Grade

88 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

5 points above the Tennessee average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Typical

34 severity-weighted points (14 citations) · 16% lower than the typical CMS-certified TN facility (median: 41)

Enforcement Strong

No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions

Persistence Typical

32 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified TN facility (median: 29)

Inspection grade: 88 out of 100, letter grade B+.
Total health inspections
3 ↓ 9% · TN 3.3This facility: 3, 9% below the Tennessee average of 3.3 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
14 Rank #86 / 175Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 86th out of 175 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 175 TN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 3% · TN 14.5This facility: 14, 3% below the Tennessee average of 14.5 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.67 Rank #105 / 175Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 105th out of 175 nursing homes we track in Tennessee for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 175 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 8% · TN 4.31This facility: 4.67, 8% above the Tennessee average of 4.31 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 14 of 14 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 14 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.8This facility: 0, 100% below the Tennessee average of 0.8 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.5This facility: 0, 100% below the Tennessee average of 0.5 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
14 ↑ 7% · TN 13.1This facility: 14, 7% above the Tennessee average of 13.1 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · TN 0.1This facility: 0, 100% below the Tennessee average of 0.1 (among Tennessee facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Aug 21, 2025 · 5 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 7 of 14 citations · 4 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Aug 21, 2025 5 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jun 05, 2024 5 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jul 20, 2022 4 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 14 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 7 deficiencies (50%)
Quality of Life & Care 4 deficiencies (29%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (14%)
Nutrition & Dietary 1 deficiency (7%)
How citations are counted

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

All 14 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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.

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Penalties and fines About 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 Aug 2026

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.

Clean record
Total fines
$0 TN avg $69KTennessee average: $68,994. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0 TN avg 1.52Tennessee average: 1.52. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 TN avg 0.3Tennessee average: 0.3. Average among the 107 Tennessee facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Tennessee average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 10% · TN 3.7This facility: 4.0, 10% above the TN average of 3.7 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 47% · TN 3.4This facility: 5.0, 47% above the TN average of 3.4 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 8.1 Score · lower is better ↓ 10% · TN 9.1This facility: 8.1, 10% below the TN average of 9.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 19.4 Score · lower is better ↑ 14% · TN 17.1This facility: 19.4, 14% above the TN average of 17.1 (among TN facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

9 long-stay measures: 4 better, 4 worse, 1 near TN average

8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 2 worse, 3 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

37% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 07/2025.

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."
$14.0MFiscal year ending 07/2025
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."
$532.1KFiscal year ending 07/2025
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."
$14.0MFiscal year ending 07/2025 Rank #48 / 169Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 48th out of 169 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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."
$532.1KFiscal year ending 07/2025
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.
$100.2KFiscal year ending 07/2025
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 #35 / 169Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 35th out of 169 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.7MFiscal year ending 07/2025 61.8% 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 #26 / 169Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 26th out of 169 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Tennessee that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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).
$4.8MFiscal year ending 07/2025
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).
$13.5MFiscal year ending 07/2025

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (63% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
1,117 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 63%
Discharges
1,200 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 63%

Places of interest near Life Care Center of East Ridge

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from East Ridge's city center to Life Care Center of East Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.1 miles to nearest hospital (Parkridge East Hospital)

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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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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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NH
HC
HOS
SNF
Chattanooga (Glenwood)
200
Facility 200
TN AVG 105
Rank #7 / 180
B+
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
TN AVG 73.9%
Rank #32 / 134
+20%
3.35
Facility 3.35
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #112 / 174
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -36%-10%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
10
Facility 10
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #56 / 175
5.0
Facility 5.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #116 / 175
-178A+
34
Facility 34
TN AVG 38
Rank #108 / 189
Nhc Healthcare/Chattanooga, LLC
$21.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $21.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #11 / 169
$12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #9 / 169
59%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #36 / 169
445013
Life Care Center of East Ridge ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
East Ridge (Castle Park)
108
Facility 108
TN AVG 105
Rank #82 / 180
B+
80.1%
Facility 80.1%
TN AVG 73.9%
Rank #66 / 134
+8%
3.72
Facility 3.72
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #33 / 174
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -33%0%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
14
Facility 14
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #86 / 175
4.7
Facility 4.7
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #105 / 175
-87-
31
Facility 31
TN AVG 38
Rank #117 / 189
East Ridge Snf Operations, LLC
$14.0MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 07/2025
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #48 / 169
$8.7MFiscal year ending 07/2025
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 07/2025
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #35 / 169
61.8%Fiscal year ending 07/2025
Facility 61.8%Fiscal year ending 07/2025
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #26 / 169
445528
The Health Center at Standifer Place ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Chattanooga
125
Facility 125
TN AVG 105
Rank #51 / 180
?--
3.39
Facility 3.39
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #80 / 174
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -7%-9%
$0
Facility $0
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #1 / 175
15
Facility 15
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #92 / 175
5.0
Facility 5.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #116 / 175
-386A+
38
Facility 38
TN AVG 38
Rank #99 / 189
Maturecare Of Standifer Place, LLC
$47.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $47.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #1 / 169
$31.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $31.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #1 / 169
66.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 66.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #10 / 169
445111
Life Care Center of Red Bank ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (Mountain Creek)
54
Facility 54
TN AVG 105
Rank #150 / 180
?
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
TN AVG 73.9%
Rank #11 / 134
+28%
3.19
Facility 3.19
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #112 / 174
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -23%-14%
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #115 / 175
24
Facility 24
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #150 / 175
6.0
Facility 6.0
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #142 / 175
551A+
9
Facility 9
TN AVG 38
Rank #157 / 189
Red Bank Operations, LLC
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #88 / 169
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #61 / 169
64%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 64%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #16 / 169
445240
Viviant Healthcare of Chattanooga ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Chattanooga (East Brainerd)
127
Facility 127
TN AVG 105
Rank #47 / 180
C
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
TN AVG 73.9%
Rank #102 / 134
-8%
3.15
Facility 3.15
TN AVG 3.70
Rank #134 / 174
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -2%-15%
$6.5k
Facility $6.5k
TN AVG $69.0k
Rank #110 / 175
22
Facility 22
TN AVG 14.5
Rank #144 / 175
5.5
Facility 5.5
TN AVG 4.3
Rank #135 / 175
-86-
19
Facility 19
TN AVG 38
Rank #137 / 189
Chattanooga One Op Holdings LLC
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $12.0M
Rank #149 / 169
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG $6.3M
Rank #104 / 169
75.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 75.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
TN AVG 53.2%
Rank #4 / 169
445205

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Tennessee

Life Care Center of East Ridge is located in East Ridge, 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 Life Care Center of East Ridge

What neighborhood is Life Care Center of East Ridge in?

Life Care Center of East Ridge is in the Castle Park neighborhood of East Ridge.

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of East Ridge?

Life Care Center of East Ridge is legally operated by East Ridge SNF Operations, LLC.

Is Life Care Center of East Ridge in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of East Ridge has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of East Ridge?

According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of East Ridge's license number is 00000413.

When does Life Care Center of East Ridge's license expire?

According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of East Ridge's license expires on March 20, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of East Ridge?

Life Care Center of East Ridge's occupancy is 80.1%.

How long has Life Care Center of East Ridge been in business?

Life Care Center of East Ridge has been operating for approximately 9 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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