Life Care Center of Tullahoma — nursing home in Tullahoma, TN

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 169 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 94.4 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 445238
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Dec 12, 1989
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Life Care Centers of America, Inc
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (931) 455-8557
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

7

latest May 13, 2026

Citations

14

7 health · 7 fire

Harm or worse

0

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D12	E2	F·
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 445238
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 169
First approved: Dec 12, 1989
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Tennessee.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
May 13, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 28, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 28, 2022	Health	Health Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 11, 2019	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Sep 11, 2019	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →
Jul 25, 2018	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 25, 2018	Health	Health Standard	0	No citations	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D12	E2	F·
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
May 13, 2026	F-0550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 4, 2026	Complaint
May 13, 2026	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 27, 2026	Complaint
May 13, 2026	F-0610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 27, 2026	Complaint
May 13, 2026	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 27, 2026	Complaint
May 13, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 27, 2026	Complaint
Sep 28, 2022	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 10, 2022
Sep 28, 2022	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 17, 2022
Sep 28, 2022	F-0644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 17, 2022
Sep 11, 2019	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2019
Sep 11, 2019	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 11, 2019
Jul 25, 2018	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2018
Jul 25, 2018	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2018
Jul 25, 2018	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 19, 2018
Jul 25, 2018	K-0753	Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Sep 19, 2018

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 3

Staffingstate 2.5

Quality measuresstate 3.7

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.52

State avg 3.82US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.34

State avg 0.60US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse1.20

State avg 1.08US avg 0.86

Nurse aide1.99

State avg 2.14US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse2.90

State avg 3.32US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.29 (case-mix index 1.50).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover46.7%

State avg 48.6%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover25.0%

State avg 43.2%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left1

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Sep 28, 2022
Cycle 1 health score: 32
Total weighted score: 24

Operating entity

Life Care Centers of America, Inc

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 25 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

29

Organizations

1

Individuals

27

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Ina Hill	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Mar 7, 2025
Jennifer Solomon	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	May 1, 2019
Thomas Tackett	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Mar 3, 2025
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 15, 1987
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 1, 2021
Ina Hill	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 7, 2025
Lisa Lay	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 24, 2017
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Jacqueline Smartt	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Feb 1, 2024
Jennifer Solomon	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 1, 2019
Richard Swanker	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 1, 2022
Thomas Tackett	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 3, 2025
James Ziegler	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Sep 18, 2001
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 1, 2021
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 24, 2017
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2022
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Sep 18, 2001
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 21, 1994
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Nov 2, 2020
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 8, 2018
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 22, 2000
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Apr 7, 2025
Jacqueline Smartt	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Apr 7, 2025
Thomas Tackett	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Apr 7, 2025

Other facilities operated by Life Care Centers of America, Inc

All 24 →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Life Care Center of Yuma 2450 South 19th Avenue, Yuma, AZ 85364 CCN 035133Abuse icon	128	Aug 6, 2026	60	—
Life Care Center of Paradise Valley 4065 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 CCN 035146	210	Jun 24, 2026	41	—
Western Hills Health Care Center 1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214 CCN 065209	140	Aug 19, 2026	181 harm1 open	—
Columbine Care Center 530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201 CCN 065220	112	Apr 16, 2026	392 open	—
Briarwood Health Care Center 1440 Vine St, Denver, CO 80206 CCN 065255	201	Jul 14, 2026	471 IJ1 harm1 open	$9,110
Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs 989 Orienta Ave, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 CCN 105365	228	Jun 29, 2026	221 harm	—
Life Care Center of Winter Haven 1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884 CCN 105792	177	Feb 20, 2025	33	—
Life Care Center at Wells Crossing 355 Crossing Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073 CCN 105962	120	Sep 11, 2025	17	—

Same chain in Tennessee

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Life Care Center of Crossville 80 Justice St, Crossville, TN 38555 CCN 445167	122	Mar 18, 2026	191 harm	$8,824
The Heritage Center 1026 Mcfarland Street, Morristown, TN 37814 CCN 445215	197	Jun 4, 2025	28	—
Life Care Center of Greeneville 725 Crum Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 CCN 445228	161	Jun 25, 2025	25	—
Life Care Center of Columbia 841 W. James Campbell Blvd., Columbia, TN 38401 CCN 445236	123	Aug 21, 2026	183 open	—
Life Care Center of Morgan County 419 South Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN 37887 CCN 445239	124	Jul 8, 2026	242 harm	$8,512
Life Care Center of Red Bank 1020 Runyan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37405 CCN 445240	148	Jul 17, 2024	265 harm	$8,512
Life Care Center of Cleveland 3530 Keith St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 CCN 445244	142	Dec 17, 2025	22	—
Life Care Center of Centerville 112 Old Dickson Rd, Centerville, TN 37033 CCN 445252	132	Sep 12, 2024	28	—

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 1715 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388
ZIP: 37388
County: Coffee County FIPS 47031
State: Tennessee
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Nhc Healthcare, Tullahoma 1321 Cedar Lane, Tullahoma, TN 37388 CCN 445515	0.6 km	90	Jun 11, 2025	18	—
Lynchburg Nursing Center 40 Nursing Home Road, Lynchburg, TN 37352 CCN 445279	15.3 km	88	Dec 4, 2025	8	—
Legacy Health and Rehab 811 Keylon Street, Manchester, TN 37355 CCN 445383	16.3 km	72	Jun 24, 2026	37	—
Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing L 395 Interstate Drive, Manchester, TN 37355 CCN 445391	18.9 km	120	Jun 3, 2026	17	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	445238	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	445238	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 445238

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