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.

Life Care Center of Cleveland is licensed for 163 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Cleveland average about 159 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.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

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 163
Occupancy 64%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
Annual staff turnover 33%
Last health inspection December 2025