LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE — Nursing Home in CHATTANOOGA, TN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 108 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 82.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 445528 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.30 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.79 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 21, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 21, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — September 12, 2025
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — September 12, 2025
Life Care Center of East Ridge is a 108-bed nursing home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident day, above the Tennessee average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s nursing staffing appears stronger than peers in the state, which can mean more hands-on care time for residents. Ask how the facility has addressed the recent inspection findings—particularly their infection-prevention and vaccination policies and the changes made to pharmacy and clinical procedures—to ensure those issues are resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE is Medicare certified and not Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE reports 4.30066 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has 108 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- NHC HEALTHCARE FT OGLETHORPE — 4/5 — 3.2 mi
- PRUITTHEALTH - FORT OGLETHORPE — 3/5 — 3.3 mi
- NHC HEALTHCARE, CHATTANOOGA — 4/5 — 4.6 mi
- CENTER FOR ADVANCED REHAB AT PARKSIDE, THE — 3/5 — 4.6 mi
- NHC HEALTHCARE ROSSVILLE — 2/5 — 5.3 mi
- THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE — 5/5 — 6.0 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.