The Bridge at Ooltewah

Assisted Living Home
Overview of The Bridge at Ooltewah

The Bridge at Ooltewah is a distinct senior living community situated in the quiet lands of Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, TN, which provides assisted living. Enjoy every minute of your best years while resting in the peaceful and welcoming residences of the community in a selection of 15 well-designed floor plans. With a respectful and specially trained team lending extra hands around the clock, seniors let go of their worries and lead an inspiring life.

Learn new things and gain meaningful experiences through exciting programs and enriching activities. Indulge in fine dining options and satiate your cravings with delicious and healthy meals. Brimming with friendly spaces and a warm community, The Bridge at Ooltewah is great for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while staying engaged with their surroundings.

(423) 760-8540

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Tennessee average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Tennessee average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Tennessee average: 2.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Tennessee average: 3.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 35m per day

This home provides 1% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Tennessee average: 3h 38m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 108

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Tennessee average
Occupancy rate 60%
Residents per day (avg) 81
Occupancy rate
60%
Residents per day (avg)
81

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$18.4M
Profit
$133.6K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$18,401,265.00
Profit
$133,639.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.6M
35.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.7M
Total costs $18.3M
Bed community size
108-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
24 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy Rate
94%
Occupied Beds
102 of 108
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Licensed
Facility Type
Assisted Care Living Facility
License Date
July 31, 2014
License Expiration
July 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 00000381
CMS Certification Number: 445511
County: Hamilton

Ownership & operating entity

The Bridge at Ooltewah is legally operated by Ooltewah ALF Investors, LLC, and administrated by Caleb Lee.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Caleb Lee, Executive Director

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Bridge at Ooltewah

Assisted Living
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Residents information

Stay stats

Average length of stay
84 days
Total residents
116
Total admissions (2024)
33
Total discharges (2024)
37

Discharges

  • To hospital 21
  • Deceased 16

Demographics

GENDER

  • Female Residents 65.5%
  • Male Residents 34.5%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

  • Under 60 1.7%
  • 65-69 4.3%
  • 70-74 13.8%
  • 75-79 41.4%
  • 80-84 31%
  • 85-89 6.9%
  • 90 or more 0.9%

ETHNICITY

  • Black Residents 0.9%
  • White Residents 99.1%

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.

1 violation

Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Assisted Living around Hamilton County

The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
The Bridge at Ooltewah
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Ooltewah (Mill Run)
120
No
A+
40
BORJA, ASHLEY
94.4%
$18,387,030.00
$6,588,359.00
35.8%
80.50
4/5
3.5818
4/5
3/5
4/5
6
+77%
-1%
+29%
Dominion Senior Living of Hixson
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Hixson (Hixson)
67
No
A+
41
Dominion of Chattanooga OPCO, LLC
92.5%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+27%
The Rosewood at Fort Oglethorpe
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Fort Oglethorpe
60
Yes
A+
46
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Regency House Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Hixson (Hixson)
54
Yes
-
36
Chattanooga SH Operations, LLC
77.8%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+7%
Regency Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Collegedale
-
No
-
16
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 3.6 miles from city center

Address 5901 Snow Hill Rd, Ooltewah, TN 37363

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

149
Total Staff
141
Employees
8
Contractors
43,715
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 23 8.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 15 8.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 49 8.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
95 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
33 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Social Services
6 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.8%
of total hours from contractors
338 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 4 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 49 0 49 16,488 91 100% 8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse 15 0 15 5,165 91 100% 8.9
Registered Nurse 23 0 23 4,759 91 100% 8.4
Speech Language Pathologist 8 0 8 2,318 88 97% 7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician 7 0 7 2,121 80 88% 7.5
Physical Therapy Aide 5 0 5 2,067 65 71% 7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4 0 4 1,810 73 80% 8.5
Qualified Social Worker 6 0 6 1,496 68 75% 7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant 6 0 6 1,371 73 80% 7.3
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 1,149 75 82% 9.1
Dental Services Staff 2 0 2 855 67 74% 7.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 0 2 845 65 71% 7.6
Dietitian 1 0 1 542 66 73% 8.2
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 504 60 66% 8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 472 58 64% 8.1
Nurse Aide in Training 6 0 6 462 39 43% 8.4
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 435 54 59% 8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 4 4 261 54 59% 3.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 42 4 4% 10.5
Other Physician 0 1 1 35 3 3% 11.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Tennessee average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Dec 2022

Total health citations 6
Citations per inspection
2

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

All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Tennessee average: 1.1

0 serious citations More info Tennessee average: 0.6

6 moderate citations More info Tennessee average: 13.7

0 minor citations More info Tennessee average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 14, 2022
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 14, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 14, 2022
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 25, 2019
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
70 Total Residents
Medicare 16 (22.9%)
Private Pay/Other 54 (77.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.5
10% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.7
40% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.7%
58% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.9%
45% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.4%
21% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
36% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 25.3%
365% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
61% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.0%
84% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.4%
24% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.4%
19% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.4%
9% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.9%
In line with Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
21% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0%
17% worse than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.6%
16% better than Tennessee average

Tennessee average: 79.8%

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CHOICES Program

TN Medicaid CHOICES

Age 65+ or disabled, Tennessee resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Managed care model; high rural demand.

Tennessee Options for Community Living

TN Options

Age 60+, Tennessee resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural/urban balance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Tennessee Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TN resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Tennessee LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, TN resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Tennessee Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TN resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

Includes grandparent caregivers; high rural demand.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Tennessee SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TN resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP/Goodwill partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Tennessee VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TN resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban care needs.

Elderly Nutrition Program

Tennessee Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+, TN resident; no income limit but prioritizes low-income.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

Serves ~50,000 annually; 200+ congregate sites plus Meals on Wheels.

Property Tax Relief Program

Tennessee Property Tax Relief Program

Age 65+, TN resident, homeowner/renter (or widow/er 50+, disabled 18+).

~$45,000/year (household, excludes half of Social Security).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Rebates up to $1,000; serves ~100,000 annually.

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