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Nursing homes in Rhea County, Tennessee
Rhea County, Tennessee, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 277 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.4 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $9K across 1 fine.
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 | Rhea County | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 303 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.4 | 12.7 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $9K | $7.4M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Rhea County | Dayton | 89 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 18.0 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Spring City | 138 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 11.6 | $9K | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Laurelbrook Nursing Home | Dayton | 50 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 38.0 | — | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 5 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 4 |
| F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Life Care Centers Of America (1), Signature Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Rhea County, Tennessee?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 277 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Rhea County have the highest CMS ratings?
Life Care Center of Rhea County (4 stars), Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars), Laurelbrook Nursing Home (2 stars)
How do Rhea County nursing homes compare with Tennessee?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 18.4 per 100 beds against 12.7 statewide.