All citations for Life Care Center of Rhea County

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 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
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 September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.