Life Care Center Of Tullahoma
Nursing Home Facility
1715 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388
Situated in the scenic surroundings of southern Tennessee, Life Care Center of Tullahoma provides a home-like atmosphere and quality nursing care in a city rich with heritage. The city of Tullahoma is home to the Arnold Engineering Development Center and the Jack Daniels Distillery; the nursing home facility is conveniently located near the Harton Region Medical Center and the only dialysis treatment center in the immediate area
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
With 169 beds, Life Care Center Of Tullahoma is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Tullahoma average about 106 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 55% 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. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2022 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 44%.
The community is located in Coffee County, TN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Life Care Center Of Tullahoma. None of them caused harm to a resident. 5 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, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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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.
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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
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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 Tullahoma offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 169
- Occupancy 55%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
- Annual staff turnover 44%
- Last health inspection September 2022
Resident & family reviews
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