Nursing homeActive
Life Care Center Of Hixson
5798 Hixson Home Place, Hixson, TN 373434238420049108 certified beds · 85 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
8
● 0● 7● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$22,205
1 fine
Last survey
2026-05-02
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-10-12 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-07-17 | Standard | 000 | 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.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 445380-20260502-F684
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 445380-20260502-F554
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 445380-20260502-F697
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-25Record 445380-20260502-F803
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-11Record 445380-20221012-F636
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-11Record 445380-20221012-F641
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 2022-11-11Record 445380-20221012-F689
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-11Record 445380-20221012-F842
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-02 | Civil money penalty | $22,205 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.66
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.17
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.64
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 11.7% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.8% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.2% | 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 | 19.1% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce, Marian Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cerino Sagrero, Jonathan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crum, Shirley Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd 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 | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solomon, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bryce, Marian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cerino Sagrero, Jonathan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cerino Sagrero, Jonathan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crum, Shirley Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solomon, Jennifer Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soddy-Daisy Health Care Center Soddy-Daisy | 6.3 mi | 2025-11-17 | 050 |
| Life Care Center Of Red Bank Chattanooga | 6.2 mi | 2024-07-17 | 0103 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga Chattanooga | 8.0 mi | 2024-10-16 | 040 |
| Siskin Subacute West Chattanooga | 8.4 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0115 |
| The Health Center At Standifer Place Chattanooga | 8.4 mi | 2025-07-23 | 050 |
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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 |