Life Care Center of Tullahoma
1715 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388 · Coffee County · 169 certified beds · avg 94 residents/day · certified since Dec 12, 1989
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (7)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint |
| May 13, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| May 13, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| May 13, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| May 13, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint |
| Sep 28, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Sep 28, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.28 | 3.62 | 3.95 | bottom 34% in Tennessee; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.30 | 0.57 | 0.69 | bottom 11% in Tennessee; bottom 10% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.69 | 3.15 | 3.50 | bottom 23% in Tennessee; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.17 | 0.39 | 0.48 | bottom 6% in Tennessee; bottom 7% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.4 | 48.9 | 45.8 | top 38% in Tennessee; top 49% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 44.4 | 43.2 | 42.9 | bottom 45% in Tennessee; bottom 45% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.56, RN 0.33, weekend 2.92. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross, Cindy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/1994 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2020 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Henry, Terry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| Hill, Ina | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| Hill, Ina | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2018 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/1987 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
| Preston, Aubrey | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| Preston, Aubrey | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| Preston, Aubrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| Smartt, Jacqueline | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| Smartt, Jacqueline | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/07/2025 |
| Solomon, Jennifer | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Solomon, Jennifer | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| Swanker, Richard | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma | 0.4 mi | Tullahoma, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Lynchburg Nursing Center | 9.5 mi | Lynchburg, TN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Legacy Health and Rehab | 10.1 mi | Manchester, TN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing L | 11.8 mi | Manchester, TN | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| The Waters of Shelbyville, LLC | 15.8 mi | Shelbyville, TN | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation LLC | 16.0 mi | Winchester, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Winchester | 16.0 mi | Winchester, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF | 16.2 mi | Winchester, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 445238.