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Life Care Center of Cleveland

3530 Keith St Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311

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Life Care Center of Cleveland is a nursing home in Cleveland, Tennessee. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. Health inspection on December 17, 2025

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on December 17, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  9. Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation K0111. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2024.

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  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.9 hours per resident per day.

  12. Health inspection on March 30, 2022

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2019.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2022.

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  13. Health inspection on August 14, 2019

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2019.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2019.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2019.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2019.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2019.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2019.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on August 14, 2019

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2019.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2019.

    • Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2019.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(423) 476-3254
Last standard health inspection
December 17, 2025 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
142
Residents per day, on average
87.6
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Life Care Centers of America, INC.
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Tennessee average (16 vs 14).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Life Care Center of Cleveland last inspected?

CMS lists December 17, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Cleveland have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since August 14, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of Cleveland been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Cleveland?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of Cleveland a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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