ElderGrade
B

75/100

Above average

Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care

165 Coffey Lane Po Box 26, Rutledge, TN 37861

CMS 4/5 stars (865) 828-5295
Certified beds
132
Occupancy
59%
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

15/30

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

  • 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.73 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% 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.

  • 23% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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 3.27 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.73 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.87 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 23.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 29, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 29, 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 May 29, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 29, 2025 F0813 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 29, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 13, 2022 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 13, 2022 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 13, 2022 F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 13, 2022 F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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
HENDERSON, JENNIFER E. Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
WILLIAMS, CHRISTINA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
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

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Common questions about Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care

What is the ElderGrade for Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care? +

Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care holds an ElderGrade of B (75 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 Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care? +

Residents receive an average of 3.27 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 11 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ridgeview Terrace Of Life Care 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.