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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Life Care Center of Collegedale

9210 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN 37315

Life Care Center of Collegedale, a 124-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Collegedale, TN, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, 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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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.54
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
8
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445294
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
124
Residents
113
In Hospital
No
County
Hamilton
Last Inspection
Mar 29, 2023

Staffing Data

How the 3.54 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.80 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.71
CNA Hours
2.03
Total Nursing Hours
3.54 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
40.6%
RN Turnover
44.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Life Care Center of Collegedale

Life Care Center of Collegedale operates 124 certified beds in Collegedale, TN with approximately 113 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 8 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 3.54 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.80 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Life Care Center of Collegedale falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 40.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (8 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2023 Tag: 0849

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2023 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: May 5, 2023

B - Pattern - No harm Mar 29, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 29, 2023 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 5, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2020 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2020 Tag: 0770

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2020

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 20, 2020 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: Mar 21, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 37.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 34.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% 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 98.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center of Collegedale?
Life Care Center of Collegedale has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Collegedale?
Life Care Center of Collegedale reports 3.54 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.80 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Collegedale have?
Life Care Center of Collegedale has 124 certified beds with approximately 113 residents. The facility is located at 9210 Apison Pike, Collegedale, TN 37315.
Does Life Care Center of Collegedale have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Life Care Center of Collegedale has 8 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Life Care Center of Collegedale received any fines or penalties?
No, Life Care Center of Collegedale has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Life Care Center of Collegedale?
Life Care Center of Collegedale is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Life Care Center of Collegedale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Life Care Center of Collegedale was on Mar 29, 2023. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Life Care Center of Collegedale?
Life Care Center of Collegedale 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. Always verify information directly 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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