Life Care Center of Tullahoma
Nursing Home · Tullahoma, TN
CMS certification number445238
Contact & location
1715 N Jackson STTullahoma, TN 37388
Coffee County
- Phone
- (931) 455-8557
- ZIP code
- 37388 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 169
- Residents per day
- 93.6 (55% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Life Care Centers of America, INC.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 12, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.56 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.33 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.27 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.96 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.92 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.4 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 28, 2022
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 7 health · 7 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2022-09-28 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-17 |
| 2022-09-28 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smartt, Jacqueline (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tackett, Thomas (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hill, Ina (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solomon, Jennifer (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tackett, Thomas (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hill, Ina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smartt, Jacqueline (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solomon, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tackett, Thomas (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Tullahoma?
Life Care Center of Tullahoma has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Tullahoma have?
It has 169 certified beds and cares for about 94 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Tullahoma been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Tullahoma?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Tullahoma?
(931) 455-8557. The facility is located at 1715 N Jackson ST, Tullahoma, TN 37388.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.