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Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
165 Coffey Lane Po Box 26, Rutledge, TN 37861
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Rutledge, Tennessee, certified for 132 beds and caring for about 77 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 23.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Grainger Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 11 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.3 | 8.3 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 23.3% | 23.3% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 May 2025, 13 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: D ×10 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | 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 | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2025 |
| 29 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | 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 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
| 13 Apr 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 28 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 23.3%, RNs 30.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.9% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.0% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.8% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.9% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1994 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2006 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.