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Nursing homes in Hamilton County, Tennessee

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1,735Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current availability
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10Accept MedicaidPer this site's payment data; confirm with the home

Homes across Hamilton County

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

11 homes

Siskin Subacute West

1 Sisken Plaza · Chattanooga, TN

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
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Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

108 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga

2700 Parkwood Ave · Chattanooga, TN

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

200 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

The Health Center at Standifer Place

2626 Walker Rd · Chattanooga, TN

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

444 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Ascension Living Alexian Village Tennessee

671 Alexian Way · Signal Mountain, TN

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

114 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center

8249 Standifer Gap Road · Chattanooga, TN

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

127 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Red Bank

1020 Runyan Dr · Chattanooga, TN

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

148 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Collegedale

9210 Apison Pike Po Box 658 · Collegedale, TN

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

124 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Hixson

5798 Hixson Home Place · Hixson, TN

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

108 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Soddy-daisy Health Care Center

701 Sequoyah Road · Soddy-daisy, TN

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

134 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Ooltewah

5911 Snow Hill Road · Ooltewah, TN

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

120 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of East Ridge

1502 Mcdonald Road · Chattanooga, TN

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

108 certified bedsMedicare

CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: all homes within Hamilton County, Tennessee. Filters do not change this comparison scope.

CMS overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Hamilton County2.91
Tennessee3.00
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Hamilton County (11 facilities), Tennessee (303 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Hamilton County4 hr 00 min
Tennessee3 hr 48 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Hamilton County: average of 11 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Hamilton County49%
Tennessee49%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Hamilton County: average of 11 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Choosing care in Hamilton County

This directory lists 11 nursing homes in Hamilton County, Tennessee, with 1,735 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 2.9 stars, close to the national average of 3.0 stars: 5 homes hold four or five stars and 4 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Siskin Subacute West (5 stars), Life Care Center Of Ooltewah (4 stars) and The Health Center At Standifer Place (4 stars).

By ownership, 82% are for-profit and 18% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility.

These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

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Planning your county-wide search

A county-wide search can help you see more options. Narrow the list to communities that make visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Common questions

Planning your county search

How do I narrow the county-wide list?

Choose a community in the left panel, then use rating, payment and size filters. County results stay within the municipality.

What should I review beyond the overall rating?

Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.

How do I check payment and admissions?

Contact the home to discuss accepted coverage, costs and current admissions. A directory listing does not confirm availability or individual insurance coverage.

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Questions about nursing homes in Hamilton County

How many nursing homes are in Hamilton County?

There are 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Hamilton County, with 1,735 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Hamilton County have the highest Medicare rating?

Siskin Subacute West (5 stars), Life Care Center Of Ooltewah (4 stars), The Health Center At Standifer Place (4 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Hamilton County?

2.9 out of 5 across 11 rated homes, compared with 3.0 for Tennessee as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Hamilton County accept Medicaid?

10 of the 11 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Tennessee.

Are any nursing homes in Hamilton County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.