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Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care

165 Coffey Lane Po Box 26, Rutledge, TN 37861

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Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care is a nursing home in Rutledge, 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. Health inspection on August 19, 2026

    4 citations

    CMS 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 September 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 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 September 16, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

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  3. Fire safety inspection on August 19, 2026

    1 citation

    CMS 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 September 3, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  8. Health inspection on May 29, 2025

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint 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 June 23, 2025.

    • 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 June 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2025.

    • 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 June 23, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of February 26, 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 staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  11. 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.

  12. Health inspection on April 13, 2022

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 May 28, 2022.

    • 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 May 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2022.

    • 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 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(865) 828-5295
Last standard health inspection
August 19, 2026 (2 months ago)
Certified beds
132
Residents per day, on average
74.3
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 (15 vs 14).

Owners and managers

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

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  • PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/1994
  • SOLOMON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2019
  • SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
  • WILLIAMS, CHRISTINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/19/2023
  • WITHERSPOON, NANCYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/20/2022
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2001

Questions

When was Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care last inspected?

CMS lists August 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care have?

CMS lists 15 health citations since April 13, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care a Special Focus Facility?

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