Jerry Corvin
Sep 2026
Such a wonderful clean well-kept place to visit I was a visitor.
4.7(243 ratings)· Dayton average: 4.6
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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.
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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.
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.
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4.7★ on Google (243)
Jerry Corvin
Sep 2026
Such a wonderful clean well-kept place to visit I was a visitor.
Bub Howell
Sep 2026
Helpful, friendly and very clean, I was visiting
mike francisco
Aug 2026
People there are all so very personable and kind.
William Walls
Aug 2026
Very nice, great attention to patients
Martha Ledbetter
Aug 2026
I was a visitor. Everyone was very nice, and seemed to be very efficient. It was very clean. Thank you!
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).
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
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
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.
Life Care Center Of Rhea County offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Life Care Center Of Rhea County is located at 10055 Rhea County Highway in Dayton, Tennessee.
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.
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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