Life Care Center Of Rhea County
Dayton, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445494) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 847-6777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Rhea County has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Rhea County reports total nurse staffing of about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.3%.
Life Care Center Of Rhea County has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Rhea County is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dayton, Tennessee, operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure. The facility is certified for 89 beds and reports an average of 73.9 residents, and it has been federally certified since October 29, 2009. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Life Care Center Of Rhea County holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, placing it above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.51794 per resident per day, including 0.42458 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is flagged in the data provided, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
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 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.52 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 27.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 89 beds and reports an average of 73.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since October 29, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 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 4238476777 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 4238476777 or check Medicare Care Compare for further information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445494?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.