Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Hamilton County, TN (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Hamilton County, TN, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Siskin Subacute West
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 52 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $93,919 in the last three years.
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Life Care Center of Ooltewah
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 15 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Health Center at Standifer Place
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 50 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Life Care Center of Collegedale
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 21 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 40 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Life Care Center of East Ridge
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Soddy-daisy Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 41 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Life Care Center of Red Bank
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 35 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,512 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 13 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $6,509 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 03 min a day with each resident (Tennessee average 3 hr 48 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $226,846 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Hamilton County, TN
What is the best-rated nursing home in Hamilton County, TN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Siskin Subacute West ranks first in Hamilton County, TN, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Hamilton County, TN?
11 homes in Hamilton County, TN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Hamilton County, TN, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data