Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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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.
Life Care Center of East Ridge is legally operated by East Ridge SNF Operations, LLC, and administrated by Parker Center.
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 14 | 4 | This facility has 250% more total citations than a typical Tennessee nursing home (14 vs. TN avg 4).↑ 250% worse |
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Citations per year
| 3.5 | 1 | This facility has 250% more citations per year than a typical Tennessee nursing home (3.5 vs. TN avg 1).↑ 250% worse |
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Tennessee average 15.4
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.
Tennessee average: 1.1
Tennessee average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
382 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 0 | 71 | 18,984 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 8,416 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,240 | 91 | 99% | 9.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,219 | 82 | 89% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,188 | 70 | 76% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,099 | 83 | 90% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,067 | 78 | 85% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,417 | 81 | 88% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,005 | 82 | 89% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 821 | 76 | 83% | 7.2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 673 | 63 | 68% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 528 | 73 | 79% | 5.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 63 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 58 | 63% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 278 | 41 | 45% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 250 | 22 | 24% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 70 | 8 | 9% | 8.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of East Ridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
1.3 miles from city center
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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Life Care Center of East Ridge is located in East Ridge, Tennessee.
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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
| The Health Center at Standifer Place |
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 (Walker Road) | 125
Facility
125
TN AVG
88
Rank
#68 / 427 | 33.6% | -54% | 3.45 | -7% | -5% | $0 | 16 | 4.0 | - | 42 | A+ |
38
Facility
38
TN AVG
34
Rank
#249 / 554 | Covenant Health Services LLC | $59.4M | $31.3M | 52.8% | 445111 | ||||
| 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 (Castle Park) | 108
Facility
108
TN AVG
88
Rank
#123 / 427 | - | - | 3.71 | -33% | +2% | $0 | 15 | 3.8 | - | 83 | - |
31
Facility
31
TN AVG
34
Rank
#304 / 554 | Parker Center | $14.4M | $7.3M | 50.7% | 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
Facility
200
TN AVG
88
Rank
#8 / 427 | - | - | 3.24 | -36% | -11% | $0 | 10 | 5.0 | - | 181 | A+ |
34
Facility
34
TN AVG
34
Rank
#280 / 554 | Anthony J Raffa | $23.4M | $12.0M | 51.2% | 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) | 54
Facility
54
TN AVG
88
Rank
#326 / 427 | 100.0% | +37% | 3.45 | -23% | -5% | $8.5k | 27 | 5.4 | 5 | 85 | A+ |
9
Facility
9
TN AVG
34
Rank
#454 / 554 | Sherry Broom | $14.0M | $6.9M | 49.5% | 445240 | ||||
| Signal Mountain Senior Living |
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) | 120
Facility
120
TN AVG
88
Rank
#82 / 427 | 86.7% | +19% | 4.47 | -34% | +23% | $14.9k | 24 | 6.0 | 4 | 44 | A+ |
16
Facility
16
TN AVG
34
Rank
#411 / 554 | County Of Obion | $5.9M | $3.3M | 56.9% | 445508 |
Life Care Center of East Ridge is in the Castle Park neighborhood of East Ridge.
The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of East Ridge is East Ridge SNF Operations, LLC.
Life Care Center of East Ridge has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of East Ridge's license number is 00000413.
According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of East Ridge's license expires on March 20, 2026.
Parker Center is the administrator of Life Care Center of East Ridge.
Life Care Center of East Ridge has 108 beds.
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