Life Care Center of Red Bank
1020 Runyan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37405 · (423) 877-1155
For profit - Corporation · 148 certified beds
Life Care Center of Red Bank has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 9 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,512 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 17, 2024 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 17, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 17, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 17, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 17, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 17, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.July 17, 2024 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.July 17, 2024 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 17, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.July 17, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 29, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 29, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 29, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 29, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,512February 29, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.59 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 61.2% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 148 |
| Average residents per day | 83.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Siskin Subacute West Chattanooga · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Health Center at Standifer Place Chattanooga · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga Chattanooga · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of East Ridge Chattanooga · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center Chattanooga · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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