LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE
Nursing home in Chattanooga, TN
📍 1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 3 / 5 Inspection: 3 / 5 Staffing: 3 / 5 Quality: 4 / 5 Beds: 108 Provider Type: Medicare
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE Overview
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Chattanooga, TN with 108 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 3 / 5, staffing rated 3 / 5, health inspections rated 3 / 5, quality measures rated 4 / 5.
No fines are listed in the available CMS data.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.752; nursing staff turnover: 37.2%.
Families in Chattanooga often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE a Good Nursing Home?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5. This places the facility near the middle of the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 3 / 5, health inspections are 3 / 5, quality measures are 4 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 3 / 5
Staffing Rating: 3 / 5
Quality Rating: 4 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 3 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 4 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 29.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 445528
Address: 1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412
County / Parish: Hamilton
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare
Certified Beds: 108
Average Residents Per Day: 86.3
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.752
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 1.202
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.752, LPN hours: 1.202.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 37.2%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 37.5%
City: Chattanooga
State: TN
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 86.3, total nursing staff turnover: 37.2%, registered nurse turnover: 37.5%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has an overall CMS rating of 3 / 5.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE has 108 certified beds.
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE Medicare or Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE is listed as Medicare.
Where is LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE located?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF EAST RIDGE is located at 1502 MCDONALD ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37412.