All citations for Life Care Center of Ooltewah

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 5 of 5 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 25, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 11, 2019).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 29, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 29, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 14, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.