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LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE

Grade B 81/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

108

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
4238941254

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.64h
LPN
1.03h
CNA
1.96h
Total
3.63h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Dec 2016

99%

DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2016

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2016

BRYCE, MARIAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2020

CENTER, PARKER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2021

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

JONES, CHARLENE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

SOLOMON, JENNIFER

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2019

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2016

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2016

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2016

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Dec 2016

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (14)

August 21, 2025Health5 deficiencies
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2025
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2025
0883DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 12, 2025
June 5, 2024Health5 deficiencies
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 12, 2024
July 20, 2022Health4 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2022
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2022
0692EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2022
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 26, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 81.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has 14 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has 108 certified beds with approximately 86 current residents (80% occupancy). The facility is located at 1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee 37412. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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