Life Care Center Of Red Bank
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445240) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,512
Phone: (423) 877-1155 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Red Bank 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 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Life Care Center Of Red Bank reports total nurse staffing of about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.2%.
CMS records show Life Care Center Of Red Bank has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,512.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Red Bank is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. The facility has been certified since December 1989 and is licensed for 148 beds, with an average of 83.9 residents in care. It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS star rating of 3.4.
According to CMS Care Compare, this 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: 2 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,512.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per the data provided.
Families should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.59 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and turnover of 61.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,512.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 148 beds with an average of 83.9 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 includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4238771155 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4238771155 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445240?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.