Life Care Center of Rhea County
10055 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321
Life Care Center of Rhea County is a nursing home in Dayton, 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
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since August 28, 201916 (Tennessee average 14)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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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.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 8, 2026
5 citationsCMS 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 April 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 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 April 20, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 April 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2019.
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 April 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on April 8, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 April 20, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on September 21, 2022
5 citationsCMS 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 October 28, 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
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 October 28, 2022.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 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 October 28, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on September 21, 2022
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2019.
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 October 28, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Health inspection on August 28, 2019
6 citationsCMS 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 October 11, 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 October 11, 2019.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on August 28, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (423) 847-6777
- Last standard health inspection
- April 8, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 89
- Residents per day, on average
- 75.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Dayton Medical Investors, LLC
- 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.
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/06/2009
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/06/2009
- DAYTON MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2009
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY II, INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/06/2009
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/11/2009
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- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- MURPHY, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/15/2019
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- SOLOMON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2019
- SWAFFORD, KATE AOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2009
- WILEY, SELENAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/15/2021
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Rhea County last inspected?
CMS lists April 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Rhea County have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since August 28, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Rhea County 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 Rhea County?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Rhea County a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.