Life Care Center of Rhea County
10055 Rhea County Highway · Dayton, TN · 37321 · 4238476777
89 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 21, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 9, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2018
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 9, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2018
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 9, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445494 · certified since October 29, 2009. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.