The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TULLAHOMA
TULLAHOMA, TN · Medicare-certified · 169 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TULLAHOMA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The biggest concern is staffing, rated 1 out of 5 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.56 hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark; health inspections are 3 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5601 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5601.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.27
- Nurse aides
- 1.96
- Weekend nursing
- 2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
9.3%5.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%3.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%6.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%4.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
11.5%3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.9%17.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
41%38.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.4%20.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 93.6 residents on an average day (55% of 169 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.