Total health inspections
3
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2022
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 Rhea County
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 Rhea County
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 Rhea County accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Life Care Center of Rhea County
Life Care Center of Rhea County is an 89-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Kate A. Swafford in Dayton, Tennessee. Owned by Dayton Medical Investors, LLC, and operating in Rhea County since 2009, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. It serves residents with a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care.
CMS health inspection data covering three inspections since 2018 shows 13 total citations, well below the 15.4 Tennessee average, with the facility ranked 76th of 176 state nursing homes. All citations were moderate, with none critical or serious. The latest standard inspection was in September 2022. No penalties assessed in the past three years. The 2 deficiencies in the abuse, neglect, and exploitation category are worth asking, though the absence of any critical findings and the below-average citation count reflect a generally stable compliance record. Short-stay quality measures are rated significantly above average by CMS. The 67.7 percent community return rate is 34 percent better than Tennessee’s average of 50.6 percent, and 81.9 percent of short-stay residents met or exceeded expected self-care ability at discharge, 53 percent above the state benchmark. These figures suggest meaningful rehabilitation outcomes for post-acute residents. Total nursing hours reach 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident daily, 12 percent below Tennessee’s average of 3 hours and 40 minutes, driven primarily by RN hours at 30 minutes per day (19 percent below average) and weekend RN hours at 14 minutes per day (42 percent below the state figure of 24 minutes). CNA hours at 2 hours and 15 minutes per day modestly exceed the state average.
Amenities include a Community Re-Entry Program, fine dining, landscaped grounds and courtyards, a certified activity director, and a beauty salon and barber shop.
Life Care Center of Rhea County is a practical fit for Rhea County families seeking short-term rehabilitation with strong discharge outcomes. Those considering long-stay placement should discuss RN staffing levels and weekend clinical coverage with facility leadership.
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
This home is ranked 115th out of 172 homes 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.
This home is ranked 115th out of 172 homes 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.
3h 12m per day
Rank #115 / 172Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 172 homes in Tennessee for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Tennessee average, with a ranking across 172 Tennessee SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Tennessee avg
-12%
Standout metric
Nurse Aide is +5% 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.
| 30m per day | ▼ 19% 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.
| 1h 0m per day | ▼ 8% 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 15m per day | ▲ 5% 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 7m per day | ▼ 7% 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.
| 5m per day | ■ Avg 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.
| 14m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
78.5%
Rank #135 / 303Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 135th out of 303 homes in Tennessee for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Tennessee average, with its Statewide rank out of 303. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
53 days
89-bed community Rank #185 / 427Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 185th out of 427 homes in Tennessee for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Tennessee SNFs. 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.
33 years in operation Rank #67 / 385Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 385 homes in Tennessee for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Tennessee SNFs. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #128 / 554Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 128th out of 554 homes in Tennessee for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Tennessee SNFs. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 1, 1992
License Number00000209
CMS Certification Number445494
Life Care Center of Rhea County is administrated by Kate A. Swafford.
Owner NameDayton Medical Investors, LLC
Safety Features24-hour security and fire safety systems.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Kate Swafford, Executive Director
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
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
ActivitiesDaily activity schedule available.
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionFine dining program available.
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.
Inspection oversight
- Latest inspection: September 21, 2022
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Rank #76 / 176Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 176 homes in Tennessee for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Tennessee State average, with a ranking across all 176 TN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Tennessee average 15.4
Citations per inspection
4.33
Rank #86 / 176Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 176 homes in Tennessee for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Tennessee mean across 176 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.1
Serious health citations
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.6
Citations history (last 8 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Sep 21, 2022
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Sep 21, 2022
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Sep 21, 2022
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Sep 21, 2022
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
106
Employees
99
Contractors
7
Staff to resident ratio
1.45 : 1
17% fewer staff per resident than Tennessee average
Avg staff/day
38
Average shift
8.6 hours
0% compared with Tennessee average
Total staff hours (quarter)
29,960
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
All 8 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
8
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 16 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
16
All 16 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 36 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
36
All 36 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
36
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.8%
237 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 0 | 36 | 13,772 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,816 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,785 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,256 | 76 | 83% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 922 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 653 | 68 | 74% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 626 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 566 | 89 | 97% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 522 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 471 | 62 | 67% | 7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 62 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 452 | 61 | 66% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 59 | 64% | 7.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 402 | 56 | 61% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 385 | 50 | 54% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 236 | 34 | 37% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 159 | 31 | 34% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 7 | 8% | 6.1 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
83%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
71%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
74%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
97%
1 Administrator
% of Days
72%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
67%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
61%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
61%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
54%
5 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
37%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
34%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
8%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
3%
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.
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.
6.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.0
42% 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.
10.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
10.4
47% 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
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.3%
60% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.1%
81% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 21.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.8%
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
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
20% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.0%
8% better 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
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
10.4%
65% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
16.1%
46% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.9%
75% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
11% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 89.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
In line with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 94.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
9% 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.
3.73
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.73
138% worse 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.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.8%
25% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.2%
86% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
22% 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.
22.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.3%
In line with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 22.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.5%
38% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.8%
127% 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.
81.9%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
81.9%
53% 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.
67.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.7%
34% 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.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
53% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
73
Medicare
18
24.7% of residents
Medicaid
24
32.9% of residents
Private pay or other
31
42.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Rhea County based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
78.5%
↓ 4.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$841.9K
↑ ~$349.0K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.6M
↑ ~$233.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.0%
↑ 3.1pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.3M
Operating loss
-$841.9K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.3M Rank #96 / 176Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 176 homes in Tennessee for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Tennessee SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$841.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #91 / 176Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 176 homes in Tennessee for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #91 / 176Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 176 homes in Tennessee for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Tennessee average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.2M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Rhea County
Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Rhea County?
The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Rhea County is Dayton Medical Investors, LLC.
Is Life Care Center of Rhea County in a walkable area?
Life Care Center of Rhea County has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Life Care Center of Rhea County?
According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of Rhea County's license number is 00000209.
Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of Rhea County?
Kate A. Swafford is the administrator of Life Care Center of Rhea County.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Rhea County have?
Life Care Center of Rhea County has 89 beds.
Are there photos of Life Care Center of Rhea County?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Life Care Center of Rhea County in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Life Care Center of Rhea County?
Life Care Center of Rhea County is located at 10055 Rhea County Highway.
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