C

LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE

1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
Score: 63 / 100

Life Care Center Of East Ridge is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Life Care Center Of East Ridge exceed national averages, with 4.25 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.75 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of East Ridge. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.25 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.75 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.20 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.29 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.44 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Aug 20, 2025 · 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
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0883 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Infection Control 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 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 32.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 11.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 22.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
108
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5