Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-06 · Fire 2024-05-22
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga Health And Rehab Center
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $6,509 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8249 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN
(423) 892-1716
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
127
Certified beds
Average residents
71
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vertical Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1988-06-29
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.43
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.91
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.79
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.69
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.6
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.6
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.4% |
89.9%
8.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
12 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.3% |
94.5%
15.2 pts worse
|
95.5%
16.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.1% |
11.8%
4.7 pts better
|
11.4%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
6.2%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.1% |
32.2%
12.1 pts better
|
19.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 40.7% |
18.1%
22.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
24 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.8% |
19.9%
1.1 pts better
|
16.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.0% |
15.3%
6.3 pts better
|
14.9%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
0.9%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
1.9%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.8% |
20.2%
0.4 pts better
|
19.8%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.6% |
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 52.9% |
79.6%
26.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
28.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.0% |
11.2%
3.2 pts better
|
12.0%
4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.0% |
1.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 58.7% |
79.8%
21.1 pts worse
|
79.7%
21 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.3% |
22.2%
4.9 pts better
|
23.9%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-22 · Fire 2021-07-21
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-07-21 · Fire 2020-02-26
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-07-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-07-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-07-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-09-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2020-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2020-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2020-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2020-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2020-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-08-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-06
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-08-28
B · Minimal harm
2025-08-06
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-08-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-07-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-02
F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-10-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-02
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-10-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-02
F569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-10-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-02
F837 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2023-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-27
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-05-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2021-09-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-09-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2021-09-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2021-09-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-09-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-21
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2021-09-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$6,509
2023-10-02
Fine
Fine · fine $6,509
Fine
Ownership
Vhs Tn Opco Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Heisser, Randy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Linville, Amy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Miller, William
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Miller, William
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vertical Health Services LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Vhs Holdco LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Vhs Ultimate Parent LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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