Occupancy rate
60%
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%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.
Life Care Center of Ooltewah
CMS overall rating
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.
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 Ooltewah
CMS overall rating
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.
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 Ooltewah accepts Medicare and private pay.
Overview of Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Life Care Center of Ooltewah is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Ashley Borja in Ooltewah, Tennessee, owned by Ooltewah Medical Investors Limited Partnership. Licensed since 2013 and recognized with a Best Nursing Home award, the facility offers 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services in the greater Chattanooga area.
Staffing is a consistent strength. Registered nurse hours reach 1 hour and 7 minutes per resident per day, 81 percent above the 37 minutes Tennessee average, providing stronger clinical oversight than most peers in the state. Weekend RN coverage holds at 48 minutes per day, double the 24 minutes Tennessee benchmark. Physical therapist hours at 18 minutes per resident per day are 260 percent above the 5 minutes state average, which translates to markedly more hands-on therapy time for residents recovering from surgery, stroke, or injury. Short-stay quality outcomes are rated significantly above average by CMS. The 63.7 percent community return rate is 26 percent better than Tennessee’s 50.6 percent average, and 78.4 percent of short-stay residents met or exceeded expected self-care ability at discharge, 46 percent above the state benchmark. For long-stay residents, hospitalizations run at 1.46 per 1,000 resident days, 8 percent better than the state average, and ED visit rates at 0.62 per 1,000 days are 61 percent better than the Tennessee figure of 1.57.
Amenities feature a dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia care program, a Community Re-Entry Program, a fine dining program, and landscaped grounds and courtyards.
Life Care Center of Ooltewah fits families in Chattanooga seeking post-acute rehabilitation with above-average therapy staffing, or long-stay placement for residents with dementia. The latest inspection summary must be requested from facility leadership or the Tennessee Department of Health.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
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.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 35m per day
vs Tennessee avg
-2%
Standout metric
Physical Therapist is +281% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 6m per day | ▲ 77% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 54m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 8m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 5m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 19m per day | ▲ 281% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day | ▲ 91% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
31 days
120-bed community Rank #81 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 81st out of 426 homes in Tennessee. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
13 years in operation Rank #314 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 314th out of 385 homes in Tennessee. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #426 / 553Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 426th out of 553 homes in Tennessee. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Tennessee average: 71.6%Occupied beds
72 / 120
Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes
82 beds
AwardsBest Nursing Home
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 7, 2013
License Number00000397
CMS Certification Number445380
Life Care Center of Ooltewah is administrated by Ashley Borja.
Owner NameOoltewah Medical Investors Limited Partn
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Ashley Borja, Ex Director
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
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.
Since 2019 · 7 years of data
8 citations
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2019 vs. Tennessee state average
Overall vs. TN average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Tennessee average:
• Total citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (83% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (100% above)
• Citations per year (83% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
December 14, 2022
Citations
| This Facility | TN Average | vs. TN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more total citations than a typical Tennessee nursing home (8 vs. TN avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 1.1 | 0.6 | This facility has 83% more citations per year than a typical Tennessee nursing home (1.1 vs. TN avg 0.6).↑ 83% worse |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.46
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.46
8% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.58
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.62
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.62
61% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.57
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.5%
15% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 22.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.4%
25% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.3%
74% worse 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.
78.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
78.4%
46% 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.
63.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
63.7%
26% 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.
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Life Care Center of Ooltewah is located in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Ooltewah
What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Ooltewah in?
Life Care Center of Ooltewah is in the Ooltewah neighborhood of Ooltewah.
Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Ooltewah?
The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Ooltewah is Ooltewah Medical Investors Limited Partn.
Is Life Care Center of Ooltewah in a walkable area?
Life Care Center of Ooltewah has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Life Care Center of Ooltewah?
According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of Ooltewah's license number is 00000397.
What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Ooltewah?
Life Care Center of Ooltewah's occupancy is 60%.
Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of Ooltewah?
Ashley Borja is the administrator of Life Care Center of Ooltewah.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Ooltewah have?
Life Care Center of Ooltewah has 120 beds.
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