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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Life Care Center of Cleveland

3530 Keith St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

Life Care Center of Cleveland, a 142-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Cleveland, TN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #188 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#188 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.73
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
16
Inspection findings

The verdict

Life Care Center of Cleveland, a 142-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Cleveland, TN, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #188 of 300 rated homes in TN on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#188 of 300
In-state rank among rated TN homes
3.73
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
16
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 303 TN nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445244
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
142
Residents
91
In Hospital
No
County
Bradley
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.73 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.70 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.10
CNA Hours
1.92
Total Nursing Hours
3.73 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.18
Nursing Turnover
32.9%
RN Turnover
35.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Life Care Center of Cleveland

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Life Care Center of Cleveland ranks #188 of 300 rated nursing homes in TN on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Life Care Center of Cleveland operates 142 certified beds in Cleveland, TN with approximately 91 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 3.73 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.70 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Life Care Center of Cleveland falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 32.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 16, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2022 Tag: 0693

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2022 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 2, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2019 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2019 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2019 Tag: 0655

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2019 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2019 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2019

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 14, 2019 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 10.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 17.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 9.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 14.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 4.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 25.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 13.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Life Care Center of Cleveland, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Life Care Center of Cleveland

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The TN registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View TN registry
  • Peer homes near 142 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in TN. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center of Cleveland?
Life Care Center of Cleveland has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Life Care Center of Cleveland rank among nursing homes in TN?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Life Care Center of Cleveland ranks 188th among 300 rated nursing homes in TN (#188 of 300). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Cleveland?
Life Care Center of Cleveland reports 3.73 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.70 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 32.9%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Cleveland have?
Life Care Center of Cleveland has 142 certified beds with approximately 91 residents. The facility is located at 3530 Keith St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311.
Does Life Care Center of Cleveland have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Life Care Center of Cleveland has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Life Care Center of Cleveland received any fines or penalties?
No, Life Care Center of Cleveland has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Life Care Center of Cleveland?
Life Care Center of Cleveland is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Life Care Center of Cleveland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Life Care Center of Cleveland was on Dec 17, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Life Care Center of Cleveland?
Life Care Center of Cleveland is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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