Nursing home report
HIXSON, TN · Medicare-certified · 108 beds
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HIXSON has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating, $22,205 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is rated 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 4.17 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1666 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1666.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
A federal fine of $22,205 was recorded.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,205 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 2, 2026
Now operated by North River Valley Operations LLC, previously Life Care Centers of America, INC..
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
