Life Care Center Of Tullahoma
Tullahoma, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445238) · 169 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (931) 455-8557 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma 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 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma reports total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag and is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program based on the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tullahoma, Coffee County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 169 beds and reports an average daily census of 93.6 residents. It has been certified since December 12, 1989, and operates under for-profit corporate ownership. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and a staffing rating of 1. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the supplied data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes CMS identifies 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 chain rating of 3.4 stars, above this facility's individual overall rating. Families should review the full inspection history directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center Of Tullahoma 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?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, with 0.33 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 44.4%, and the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 169 beds and has an average daily census of 93.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation 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?
The facility was first certified on December 12, 1989.
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 2, 3, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 9314558557 or 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 9314558557 or check the facility's Care Compare page for inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings, inspections, and penalty history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445238?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.