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LIFE CARE CENTER OF OOLTEWAH

5911 SNOW HILL ROAD, OOLTEWAH, TN 37363
Score: 91 / 100

Life Care Center Of Ooltewah is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Ooltewah, Tennessee, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 4% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Ooltewah exceed national averages, with 4.29 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.11 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Ooltewah. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.29 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.33 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.81 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Dec 13, 2022
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 13, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Dec 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Sep 24, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Sep 25, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 25.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 22.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 13, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3