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Life Care Center Of East Ridge
1502 Mcdonald Road, East Ridge, TN 37412
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Life Care Center Of East Ridge Description
Life Care Center Of East Ridge is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.2 miles outside the town of East Brainerd, Tennessee and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for Life Care Center of East Ridge show a mix of experiences. Some family members have reported serious concerns about the care provided, including instances of neglect leading to health complications and even the death of a loved one. Complaints include inadequate assistance with basic needs, unattended call buttons, and personal items being inaccessible or lost.
On the other hand, many reviews praise the facility for its excellent rehabilitation services, clean and welcoming environment, and the compassionate care provided by the staff. Several reviewers have highlighted the quality of the food, the effectiveness of the therapy staff, and the engaging activities available to residents. Positive experiences also mention the facility's aesthetics, comparing it to a high-end hotel, and commend the staff for treating residents like family and providing outstanding care.
While some reviews express gratitude for the care received and recommend the facility for rehab and respite care, others caution against placing loved ones here due to their negative experiences. It's clear that experiences at Life Care Center of East Ridge can vary significantly, and potential residents and their families should consider both the positive and negative feedback when making a decision.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: June 13, 2017
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 108
Total current residents: 63
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-05 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-05 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-07-18 | 2022-08-05 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-07-30 | 2018-08-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is East Brainerd which is 3.2 miles away and has a population of 15,114 (small town).
- The average income is $45,855, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 82
- Low Temperature: 42
- Average Temperature: 63.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 180 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 179 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.1 inches a year
- The crime rate is 9.32 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.79 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.13 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 2.82 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.28 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 199.0, Moderate Days 85.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
MAPCO Mart
0.1 miles awayLucky Mart
0.8 miles awayFood City
1.0 miles awayCostco
1.4 miles awayFood Lion
1.8 miles awayTransportation
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
5.5 miles awayChattanooga East Station
5.7 miles awaySt. Elmo's
7.2 miles awayThe Southern Belle
7.8 miles awayPoint Park
7.9 miles awayBus Stations
Shuttle Bus Stop
3.0 miles awayCarta Bus Stop
3.4 miles awayCarta Free Shuttle Stop
7.1 miles awayBanks
BB&T
0.2 miles awayTennessee Valley Federal Credit Union - Eastgate
1.3 miles awayFirst Tennessee
1.5 miles awayRegions Bank
1.7 miles awayRegions
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Parkridge East Hospital
1.0 miles awayErlanger East Hospital
3.4 miles awayHealthSouth Chattanooga Rehabilitation Hospital
4.6 miles awayParkridge Medical Center
4.7 miles awayCHI Memorial Hospital
4.7 miles awayPharmacies
East Ridge Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
1.8 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
1.8 miles awayBattlefield Pharamcy
3.2 miles awayBrainerd Pharmacy
3.4 miles awayDentists
Dr. Brian C. Songer, DMD
2.3 miles awayPhillip C. Carson, DDS General and Cosmetic Dentistry
2.4 miles awayFort O Smiles
3.3 miles awayPediatric Dentistry of Chattanooga (Ringgold, Georgia location)
3.6 miles awayDentistry Family And Cosemtics
3.8 miles awayParks
Camp Jordan Park
0.7 miles awayCamp Jordan Ultimate Fields, "The Hole" 1 & 2
1.2 miles awayCamp Jordan Ultimate Fields 1-5
1.3 miles awayElise Chapin Wildlife Sanctuary
1.5 miles awayBrainerd Park
1.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Old Stone Church
9.2 miles awayShopping
Chattanooga Mercantile
0.5 miles awayGannon Art Center
3.8 miles awayHamilton Place
4.0 miles awayHamilton Corner
4.3 miles awayNorthgate Mall
9.9 miles awayCulture
The Colonnade Center
3.6 miles awayMemorial Auditorium
7.0 miles awayTivoli Theatre
7.3 miles awayRiver Gallery
7.3 miles awayRinggold Depot
7.4 miles awayRestaurants
Wally's Restaurant
0.2 miles awayChampy's Chicken
0.2 miles awayWaffle House
0.2 miles awayCracker Barrel
0.3 miles awayPortofino's Italian Restuarant
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