Skilled nursing · Chattanooga, TN

Life Care Center Of Red Bank

1020 RUNYAN DR, Chattanooga, TN 37405

1 / 5CMS 148 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

42

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Life Care Center Of Red Bank carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Tennessee state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 1-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.53 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 55 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.53
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
55%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
15.4%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Tennessee state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★1 / 5
Quality measures★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.53
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.44
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
55%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
66%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
15.4%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
30.7%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
0.4%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$8,512 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID445240
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds148
Avg residents85

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 31%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Tennessee DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center Of Red Bank?

Life Care Center Of Red Bank has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 1 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Life Care Center Of Red Bank been cited for resident harm?

It has $8,512 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Life Care Center Of Red Bank appears in the record section above.

Does Life Care Center Of Red Bank use antipsychotic medications?

15.4 percent of long-stay residents at Life Care Center Of Red Bank are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 30.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Life Care Center Of Red Bank's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Life Care Center Of Red Bank has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Tennessee state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Life Care Center Of Red Bank?

Life Care Center Of Red Bank is located at 1020 RUNYAN DR, Chattanooga, TN 37405. Phone: (423) 877-1155. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Life Care Center Of Red Bank a special focus facility?

Life Care Center Of Red Bank is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $8,512 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Life Care Center Of Red Bank's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Life Care Center Of Red Bank has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Life Care Center Of Red Bank compare to other Chattanooga skilled nursing facilities?

Life Care Center Of Red Bank holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42. The full Chattanooga directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Chattanooga directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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