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Nursing homes in Hamilton County, Tennessee
Hamilton County, Tennessee, has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,735 certified beds.
36% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 159 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.2 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $358K across 6 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Hamilton County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 11 | 303 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 36% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.2 | 12.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $358K | $7.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siskin Subacute West | Chattanooga | 108 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 14.8 | $94K | 6 May 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Collegedale | Collegedale | 124 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6.5 | — | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Ooltewah | Ooltewah | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5.0 | — | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 200 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| The Health Center At Standifer Place | Chattanooga | 444 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 3.4 | — | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Life Care Center of East Ridge | Chattanooga | 108 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 13.0 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center | Soddy-Daisy | 134 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6.0 | — | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Red Bank | Chattanooga | 148 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 16.2 | $9K | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee | Signal Mountain | 114 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 24.6 | $227K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center | Chattanooga | 127 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 17.3 | $7K | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Hixson | Hixson | 108 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7.4 | $22K | 2 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 10 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 10 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 9 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (5), Ascension Living (1), Vertical Health Services (1), National Healthcare Corporation (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Hamilton County, Tennessee?
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,735 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Hamilton County have the highest CMS ratings?
Siskin Subacute West (5 stars), Life Care Center of Collegedale (4 stars), Life Care Center of Ooltewah (4 stars)
How do Hamilton County nursing homes compare with Tennessee?
36% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 9.2 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.