Chattanooga Health and Rehab CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 8249 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
- CCN
- 445205
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 127
- Residents per day
- 79
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Aug 2025. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Tennessee is 4. CMS lists 1 fine of $6,509 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Hamilton County median | Tennessee median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 11 homes in the county, 303 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Tennessee median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Aug 2025 | 6 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 May 2024 | 6 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 6 Aug 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | B | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
| 22 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2021 |
| 21 Jul 2021 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2021 |
| 21 Jul 2021 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2021 |
| 21 Jul 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2021 |
| 21 Jul 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2021 |
| 21 Jul 2021 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $6,509 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Tennessee median | Tennessee average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.22 | 3.60 | 3.80 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 1.09 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.70 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.71 | 3.20 | 3.31 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 77.6%
- Nurse staff turnover, Tennessee median
- 50.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.6% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.9% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 36.0% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Standifer Gap Rd Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Vertical Health Services (15 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| VHS TN Opco Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Vertical Health Services LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 Dec 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Hamilton County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Center at Standifer Place | Chattanooga | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 23 Jul 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Collegedale | Collegedale | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 29 Mar 2023 | |
| Life Care Center of Ooltewah | Ooltewah | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 14 Dec 2022 | |
| Life Care Center of East Ridge | Chattanooga | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 | |
| NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga | Chattanooga | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 16 Oct 2024 | |
| Life Care Center of Hixson | Hixson | 1 of 5 | 4 | $22,205 | 2 May 2026 | |
| Siskin Subacute West | Chattanooga | 5 of 5 | 1 | $93,919 | 6 May 2026 | |
| Life Care Center of Red Bank | Chattanooga | 2 of 5 | 9 | $8,512 | 17 Jul 2024 | |
| Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center | Soddy-Daisy | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 17 Nov 2025 | |
| Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee | Signal Mountain | 1 of 5 | 8 | $226,846 | 10 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Tennessee Health Facilities Commission: filing a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Tennessee, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center (CCN 445205). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/chattanooga-health-and-rehab-center-chattanooga-tn-445205/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Aug 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 May 2024.
- Who operates Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Vertical Health Services. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Tennessee as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.