Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care
Rutledge, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445300) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 828-5295 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care has no federal fines on record, totaling $0 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care is a for-profit nursing home in Rutledge, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1992. The facility is licensed for 132 certified beds and reports an average of 77.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgeview Terrace holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 4, a staffing rating of 3, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.27 hours per resident per day, including about 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
Ridgeview Terrace is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.73 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 23.3%.
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?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care is certified for 132 beds and reports an average of 77.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 4, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 8658285295 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 8658285295 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445300?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.