Life Care Center Of Cleveland
Cleveland, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445244) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 476-3254 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Cleveland has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Cleveland reports total nurse hours of 3.73 per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
Life Care Center Of Cleveland has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Cleveland is a for-profit nursing home in Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1989. The facility has 142 certified beds with an average of 91.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.73, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines, for a total of $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
CMS's abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program (a designation for facilities identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny).
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.73 per resident per day with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 32.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 142 certified beds with an average of 91.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities nationally averaging a 3.4 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 19, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 4234763254 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4234763254 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445244?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.