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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 52nd out of 134 homes in Tennessee.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 26m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
57% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #40 / 139Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 139 homes in Tennessee.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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%The Bridge at Ooltewah is legally operated by Ooltewah ALF Investors, LLC, and administrated by Caleb Lee.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Tennessee average: 9 complaint visits
Violations indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Dec 2022
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.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.1
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.6
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Dec 14, 2022
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Dec 14, 2022
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Dec 14, 2022
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 25, 2019
Corrected
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.
The Bridge at Ooltewah is located in Ooltewah, Tennessee.
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3.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ooltewah's city center to The Bridge at Ooltewah's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
19% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average ratio: 1.79:1
0% compared with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 8.3 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
338 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
70Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageTennessee average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.7
40% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 19.5
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.7%
58% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.9%
45% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 21.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.4%
21% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
36% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 3.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
25.3%
365% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
61% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.0%
84% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.4%
24% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.4%
19% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
9% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 89.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
In line with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 94.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.7%
21% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
17% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.6%
16% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
| The Bridge at Ooltewah |
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).
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