LIFE CARE CENTER OF TULLAHOMA

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Life Care Center of Tullahoma. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

LIFE CARE CENTER OF TULLAHOMA
1715 N JACKSON ST
TULLAHOMA, TN 37388
(931) 455-8557

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

76%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 128
  • Certified Beds: 169

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Ultra-High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Life Care Center of Tullahoma. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-161.9%
ADL Index Range: 2-100.3%
Total Percent:2.2%
 

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1626.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-1020.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-50.2%
Total Percent:47.0%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-168.2%
ADL Index Range: 6-105.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-50.9%
Total Percent:14.5%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-163.5%
ADL Index Range: 6-100.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-51.7%
Total Percent:5.5%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-169.5%
ADL Index Range: 6-102.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-53.5%
Total Percent:15.2%
 

Extensive Services

  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 2-16
- Tracheostomy care or ventilator/respirator
0.10%
ADL Index Range: 2-16
- Isolation for active infectious disease
0.06%
Total Percent:0.2%
 

Special Care High

  • Comatose
  • Septicemia
  • Diabetes with daily injections and a change of order two or more days
  • Quadriplegia with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and shortness of breath when lying flat
  • Fever with pneumonia, or vomiting, or weight loss, or feeding tube
  • Parenteral/IV feedings
  • Respiratory therapy for 7 days
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
0.2%
Total Percent:0.2%
 

Special Care Low

  • Cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease with ADL score greater or equal to 5
  • Respiratory failure and oxygen therapy while a resident
  • Feeding tube where calories >= 51% or calories are in the range of 26-50% and fluid >= 501 mL)
  • Ulcers: 2 or more stage II or 1 or more stage III or IV pressure ulcers
  • Ulcers: 2 or more venous or arterial ulcers
  • Ulcers: 1 stage II pressure ulcer and 1 venous or arterial ulcer with 2 or more skin care treatments
  • Foot infection/diabetic foot ulcer/open lesions of foot with treatment
  • Radiation therapy while a resident
  • Dialysis while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- No Signs of depression
7.0%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
0.7%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
0.9%
Total Percent:8.6%
 

Clinically Complex

  • Pneumonia, hemiplegia with ADL score >=5
  • Surgical wounds or open lesions with treatment
  • Burns
  • Chemotherapy while a resident
  • Oxygen therapy while a resident
  • IV medications or transfusions while a resident
  • Extensive Services, Special Care High or Special Care Low qualifier and ADL score of 0 or 1
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- No Signs of depression
0.5%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- No Signs of depression
0.8%
Total Percent:1.3%
 

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

  • Cognitive impairment BIMS score less than or equal to 9
  • CPS great than or equal to 3
  • Hallucinations or delusions
  • Physical or verbal behavioral symptoms toward others
  • Other behavioral symptoms
  • Rejection of care or wandering
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 5 or less
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
0.5%
Total Percent:0.5%
 

Reduced Physical Function

  • Urinary and/or bowel training program
  • Passive and/or active range of motion (ROM)
  • Amputation/prosthesis training
  • Dressing or grooming training
  • Eating or swallowing training
  • Transfer training
  • Splint or brace assistance
  • Bed mobility and/or walking training
  • Communication training
ADL Index Range: 15-16
- Less restorative nursing
2.2%
ADL Index Range: 11-14
- Less restorative nursing
1.2%
ADL Index Range: 6-10
- Less restorative nursing
0.6%
ADL Index Range: 2-5
- Less restorative nursing
0.8%
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- Less restorative nursing
0.2%
Total Percent:4.9%
 

Rating Details For Life Care Center of Tullahoma

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours28 Minutes1 Hour and 6 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours53 Minutes41 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours1 Hour and 50 Minutes2 Hours and 34 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 21 Minutes1 Hour and 47 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 11 Minutes4 Hours and 21 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Tennessee are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityTennessee Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%92%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%89%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder64%49%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse10%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious6%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased14%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight12%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair7%7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder3%5%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection7%10%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained2%6%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season80%84%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination79%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium1%2%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain14%14%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores5%12%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 08/04/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 01/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Pharmacy Service

Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009

Quality Care

Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 01/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 01/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2009

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Life Care Center of Tullahoma, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 08/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Mistreatment

Protect Residents from Mistreatment, Neglect, And/Or Theft of Personal Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/15/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/05/2008

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Life Care Center of Tullahoma had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 08/02/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/26/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/11/2009
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/05/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/19/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010
Corridors or Aisles That Are Unobstructed and Are at Least 8 Feet in Width.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/06/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 01/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/07/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 08/02/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/20/2010

Vertical Openings

Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Tennessee Department of Health - Retrieved 2011