LIFE CARE CENTER OF TULLAHOMA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and 4-star quality measures, but a 1-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: September 28, 2022Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5015.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.31
Licensed practical nurses
1.26
Nurse aides
1.93
Weekend nursing
2.93
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
2.3%4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%2.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%2.9%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%3.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
38.7%34.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.2%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.8%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.4%18.9%Improving
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).
Last yrNowTrend
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
98.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
Occupancy
91.9 residents on an average day (54% 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.