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Life Care Center Of Rhea County

10055 Rhea County Highway

4.7(243 ratings)· Dayton average: 4.6

Part of Life Care Centers of America · 147 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
89
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
89
Nearby hospital
2 miles from Rhea Medical Center
Campus setup
Continuum-of-care campus includes on-site assisted living
Reputation
Google rating of 4.7 from 229 reviews

What Families Think

Life Care Center of Rhea County is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Dayton, Tennessee, offering 24-hour nursing care plus inpatient and outpatient rehab for short-term and long-term residents. It sits on a continuum-of-care campus that also includes an assisted living component, and it carries a strong 4.7 Google rating from 229 reviews, though no specific reviewer comments were provided.

The Good

  • 24-hour skilled nursing care available
  • Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation on-site
  • Continuum-of-care campus with assisted living access
  • Strong 4.7 Google rating from 229 reviews
  • Modern facility built in 2012

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No specific reviewer feedback provided to assess care quality

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Life Care Center Of Rhea County is a senior living community in Dayton, Tennessee offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 243 reviews.

About Life Care Center Of Rhea County

Life Care Center of Rhea County is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility located in Dayton, Tennessee, 40 miles north of Chattanooga and 2 miles from Rhea Medical Center. The community offers 24-hour skilled nursing care alongside inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for those requiring post-acute care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or post-operative recovery.

The facility was constructed in 2012 and features state-of-the-art therapy equipment designed to support recovery, help restore lost skills, and rebuild strength and mobility. As part of a continuum-of-care campus, residents and patients have access to assisted living, nursing care, and rehabilitation services in one location.

The Veranda, a component of the community, provides a supportive environment with personalized assistance for seniors who need help with daily activities, offering housing and daily living support.

Types of Care at Life Care Center Of Rhea County

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Life Care Center Of Rhea County

4.7overall · 243 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (243)

Jerry Corvin

Sep 2026

via Google

Such a wonderful clean well-kept place to visit I was a visitor.

Bub Howell

Sep 2026

via Google

Helpful, friendly and very clean, I was visiting

mike francisco

Aug 2026

via Google

People there are all so very personable and kind.

William Walls

Aug 2026

via Google

Very nice, great attention to patients

Martha Ledbetter

Aug 2026

via Google

I was a visitor. Everyone was very nice, and seemed to be very efficient. It was very clean. Thank you!

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 22 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 8, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 20, 2026

Sep 21, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2022

Aug 28, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 11, 2019

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2019

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2019

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2019

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2019

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 9, 2019

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 11, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Life Care Center Of Rhea County offer?

Life Care Center Of Rhea County offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Life Care Center Of Rhea County located?

Life Care Center Of Rhea County is located at 10055 Rhea County Highway in Dayton, Tennessee.

What do families say about Life Care Center Of Rhea County?

Life Care Center of Rhea County is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Dayton, Tennessee, offering 24-hour nursing care plus inpatient and outpatient rehab for short-term and long-term residents. It sits on a continuum-of-care campus that also includes an assisted living component, and it carries a strong 4.7 Google rating from 229 reviews, though no specific reviewer comments were provided.

How did Life Care Center Of Rhea County do on recent health and safety inspections?

Life Care Center Of Rhea County had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 22 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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