ElderGrade
B

80.5/100

Above average

Life Care Center Of Cleveland

3530 Keith St Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311

CMS 2/5 stars #1 of 4 in Bradley County (423) 476-3254
Certified beds
142
Occupancy
64%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

13.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.7 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 33% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.73 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.70 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.16 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 32.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 17, 2025 (8 months ago).

F Dec 17, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 17, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0583

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 17, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 30, 2022 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 194 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LEE, JOSHUA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
FLETCHER, TODD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LAY, LISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PRESTON, FORREST Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SWANKER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CROSS, CINDY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FLETCHER, TODD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HENRY, TERRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAY, LISA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PRESTON, FORREST Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SWANKER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Life Care Center Of Cleveland

What is the ElderGrade for Life Care Center Of Cleveland? +

Life Care Center Of Cleveland holds an ElderGrade of B (80.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Life Care Center Of Cleveland? +

Residents receive an average of 3.73 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Life Care Center Of Cleveland been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 16 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Life Care Center Of Cleveland accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Life Care Center Of Cleveland is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.