Life Care Center of Ooltewah
5911 Snow Hill Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363
Life Care Center of Ooltewah is a nursing home in Ooltewah, 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 rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 29, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Health citations since September 25, 20197 (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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 29, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.
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 29, 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 May 29, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on April 29, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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 overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 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 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 14, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 18, 2023.
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 January 18, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on December 14, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2023.
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 January 11, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2023.
Health inspection on September 25, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 11, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on September 25, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 11, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (423) 531-0600
- Last standard health inspection
- April 29, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 77.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Ooltewah Medical Investors LP
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (7 vs 14).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/1991
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/1991
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/07/2013
- LIFE CARE AFFILIATES IIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/31/1991
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/08/2012
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- OOLTEWAH MEDICAL INVESTORS LPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/07/2013
- BORJA, ASHLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/16/2020
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- MURPHY, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/16/2021
- PAYNE, JULIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/22/2017
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- SOLOMON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2019
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Ooltewah last inspected?
CMS lists April 29, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Ooltewah have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since September 25, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Ooltewah 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 Ooltewah?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Ooltewah a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.