Life Care Center of Collegedale
9210 Apison Pike PO Box 658, Collegedale, TN 37315 · (423) 396-2182
For profit - Corporation · 124 certified beds
Life Care Center of Collegedale has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2023, found 4 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 29, 2023 found 4 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.March 29, 2023 · F0812 · 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.March 29, 2023 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.March 29, 2023 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 29, 2023 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 13, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.35 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.68 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.91 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.8% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 124 |
| Average residents per day | 113.4 |
| 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
- Life Care Center of Hixson Hixson · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Ooltewah Ooltewah · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee Signal Mountain · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Life Care Center of Collegedale on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.