Life Care Center of Cleveland
Nursing Home Facility
3530 Keith St Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311
Located next-door to the corporate headquarters for Life Care Centers of America, this facility has the distinct honor of being the first facility in the Life Care family. Opening in 1970, Life Care Center of Cleveland is the nursing home facility of choice in the Cleveland/Bradley county area. To provide a comfortable, homelike environment, quality programs have been developed to minister not only to the physical needs of short-term rehabilitation patients and long-term heath care residents, but also to enhance the mental, spiritual and social qualities of their lives.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
Life Care Center of Cleveland is licensed for 142 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Cleveland average about 152 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 64% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 33%.
The community is located in Bradley County, TN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Life Care Center of Cleveland. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Life Care Center of Cleveland offers nursing home care, in-home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 142
- Occupancy 64%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 33%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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