Nursing homeActive
Chattanooga Health And Rehab Center
8249 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, TN 374214238921716127 certified beds · 79 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2021
Deficiencies
22
● 1● 21● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$6,509
1 fine
Last survey
2025-08-06
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Tennessee Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | Standard | 150 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-22 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-02 | Complaint | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-07-21 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Tennessee Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 445205-20250806-F582
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 445205-20250806-F756
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 445205-20250806-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 445205-20250806-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 445205-20250806-F814
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-28Record 445205-20250806-F908
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-06Record 445205-20240522-F644
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-06Record 445205-20240522-F657
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-06Record 445205-20240522-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-06Record 445205-20240522-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-06Record 445205-20240522-F814
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-06Record 445205-20240522-F880
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 445205-20231002-F567
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 445205-20231002-F568
F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-20Record 445205-20231002-F569
F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-18Record 445205-20231002-F837
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-04Record 445205-20210721-F692
F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-04Record 445205-20210721-F710
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-04Record 445205-20210721-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-04Record 445205-20210721-F755
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-04Record 445205-20210721-F761
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-09-04Record 445205-20210721-F865
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-02 | Civil money penalty | $6,509 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.51
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.22
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.71
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover78%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.9% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 36.0% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 19.6% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 19.1% | 31.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vhs Tn Opco Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Heisser, Randy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Linville, Amy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Heisser, Randy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Linville, Amy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, William Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vertical Health Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vertical Health Services — 15 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Tennessee.
No county cost figures on file for Hamilton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Center At Standifer Place Chattanooga | 2.0 mi | 2025-07-23 | 050 |
| Life Care Center Of Collegedale Collegedale | 3.5 mi | 2025-02-13 | 010 |
| Life Care Center Of Ooltewah Ooltewah | 4.3 mi | 2022-12-14 | 000 |
| Life Care Center Of East Ridge Chattanooga | 6.5 mi | 2025-08-21 | 0100 |
| Nhc Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe | 9.3 mi | 2025-09-26 | 022 |
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Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |