Life Care Center Of Ooltewah
Ooltewah, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445511) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 531-0600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Ooltewah in Ooltewah, TN has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Ooltewah reports 4.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a 51.1% nursing staff turnover rate. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Life Care Center of Ooltewah has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Ooltewah is a for-profit nursing home in Ooltewah, Hamilton County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 2013. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 76.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Life Care Center of Ooltewah holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.24873 hours per resident per day, including 1.065 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain of 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this individual facility's 4-star rating exceeds its chain's average. There has been no change in ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator presently in charge.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center of Ooltewah has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.24873 hours per resident per day, with 1.065 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 51.1%. CMS rates staffing 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 76.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of Life Care Centers of America, a chain of 194 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 30, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4235310600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4235310600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445511?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.