Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-17 · Fire 2024-07-17
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Chattanooga, TN
Life Care Center Of Red Bank
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,512 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1020 Runyan Dr, Chattanooga, TN
(423) 877-1155
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
148
Certified beds
Average residents
81
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.61 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.93
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.09 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.00
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.46
All reported nurse hours · state 3.85 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.46
RN + LPN hours · state 1.70 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.08
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.30
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.40 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.08 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.51
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.37
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover · state 45% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,670
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.08
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9853
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
9.10
Baseline 21.58% · Performance 17.21% · Measure score 9.10 · Achievement 9.10 · Improvement 9
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.33% · Performance 8.50% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.53
Baseline 36.99% · Performance 53.33% · Measure score 2.53 · Achievement 2.53 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.29 hours · Performance 2.72 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.15% |
10.72%
0.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 129 · Observed rate 9.3% · Lower 95% interval 6.9% |
| Discharge to community | 51.32% |
50.57%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 123 · Observed rate 47.97% · Lower 95% interval 42.54% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.15 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 62 · Denominator 62 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 62 |
| Discharge self-care score | 55.56% |
53.69%
1.9 pts better
|
Numerator 25 · Denominator 45 |
| Discharge mobility score | 71.11% |
50.94%
20.2 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 45 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.64% |
2.29%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 61 · Adjusted rate 1.54% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.5% |
7.12%
1.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 71 · Observed rate 11.27% · Lower 95% interval 5.06% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.77% |
8.2%
7.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 130 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 31.3% |
42%
10.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 131 |
| Discharge function score | 75.56% |
56.45%
19.1 pts better
|
Numerator 34 · Denominator 45 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 34.48% |
96.28%
61.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 10 · Denominator 29 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 33 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.6
0.4 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.6
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.9 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.8% |
89.9%
26.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
29.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.4% · Q2 64.1% · Q3 92.9% · Q4 68.1% · 4Q avg 63.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.5% |
94.5%
3 pts worse
|
95.5%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.4% |
3.6%
3.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.7% |
11.8%
5.1 pts better
|
11.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 10.2% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.3% |
6.2%
3.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 30.7% |
32.2%
1.5 pts better
|
19.6%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.9% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 32.2% · Q4 39.6% · 4Q avg 30.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.4% |
18.1%
2.7 pts better
|
16.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 14.7% · Q3 17.8% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 15.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 27.4% |
19.9%
7.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 27.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.6% |
15.3%
2.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 17.8% · 4Q avg 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.9%
0.9 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.9%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.0% |
20.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 18.2% · Q3 33.5% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 23.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.7% |
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.9% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 7.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 62.4% |
79.6%
17.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
19.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.2% · Q2 54.8% · Q3 85.8% · Q4 73.4% · 4Q avg 62.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.6% |
11.2%
4.6 pts better
|
12.0%
5.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.6% · Observed 5.8% · Expected 9.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.2% |
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.5% |
79.8%
14.7 pts better
|
79.7%
14.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.0% |
22.2%
7.2 pts better
|
23.9%
8.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.0% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 21.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-10-20 · Fire 2021-10-20
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2019-07-31 · Fire 2019-07-31
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-31
K341 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2019-08-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
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 2024-08-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
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 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-17
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-08-23
G · Actual harm
2024-02-29
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-29
G · Actual harm
2024-02-29
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 2024-02-29
G · Actual harm
2024-02-29
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-02-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-29
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
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 2021-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2021-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
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 2021-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
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 2021-11-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-20
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2021-11-12
G · Actual harm
2019-07-31
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-08-30
G · Actual harm
2019-07-31
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-31
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 2019-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-31
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 2019-08-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,512
2024-02-29
Fine
Fine · fine $8,512
Fine
Ownership
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Broom, Sherry
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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