Skilled nursing · Cleveland, TN

Life Care Center Of Cleveland

3530 KEITH ST NW, Cleveland, TN 37311

3 / 5CMS 142 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 26%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Life Care Center Of Cleveland carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Tennessee state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 13.6 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.63 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 38 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

0.63

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

38%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

13.6%

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★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.63

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.57

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

38%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

35%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

13.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

28.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID445244

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds142

Avg residents86

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 28%. 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 Cleveland?

Life Care Center Of Cleveland has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 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 Cleveland been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Life Care Center Of Cleveland appears in the record section above.

Does Life Care Center Of Cleveland use antipsychotic medications?

13.6 percent of long-stay residents at Life Care Center Of Cleveland are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 28.4 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 Cleveland's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Life Care Center Of Cleveland has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74 out of 100, putting it above 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 Cleveland?

Life Care Center Of Cleveland is located at 3530 KEITH ST NW, Cleveland, TN 37311. Phone: (423) 476-3254. 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 Cleveland a special focus facility?

Life Care Center Of Cleveland is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

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

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Life Care Center Of Cleveland 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 Cleveland compare to other Cleveland skilled nursing facilities?

Life Care Center Of Cleveland holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74. The full Cleveland directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Cleveland directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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