Dayton, TN

Life Care Center Of Rhea County

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

10055 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN

(423) 847-6777

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

89

Certified beds

Average residents

70

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2009-10-29

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.50

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.25

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.28

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

30%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.6
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.7
1.6
2.1 pts worse
1.8
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
89.9%
10.1 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
94.5%
3.6 pts better
95.5%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.4%
3.6%
0.8 pts worse
3.3%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.6%
11.8%
0.2 pts better
11.4%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.1%
6.2%
2.9 pts worse
5.4%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 50.9%
32.2%
18.7 pts worse
19.6%
31.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 24.1%
18.1%
6 pts worse
16.7%
7.4 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 5.9%
19.9%
14 pts better
16.3%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.7%
15.3%
7.6 pts better
14.9%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.5%
20.2%
0.7 pts better
19.8%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
5.4%
1 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
79.6%
20.4 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 15.5%
11.2%
4.3 pts worse
12.0%
3.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
79.8%
17.6 pts better
79.7%
17.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.3%
22.2%
0.1 pts worse
23.9%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2022-09-21 · Fire 2022-09-21

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-08-28 · Fire 2019-08-28

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-09-26 · Fire 2018-09-26

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-10-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

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 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

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 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

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 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

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 2019-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

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 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

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 2019-10-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

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 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

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 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-28

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 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-26

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2018-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-26

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 2018-11-09

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 2009-02-06
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 2009-03-11
Dayton Medical Investors, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2009-07-01
Developers Investment Company Ii, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 15 facilities 2009-02-06
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2024-12-13
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2009-03-11
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 2009-03-11
Murphy, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-10-15
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-12-13
Solomon, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 24 facilities 2019-05-01
Swafford, Kate A

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2009-07-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2009-03-11
Wiley, Selena

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-02-15
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2024-12-13

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