Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LIFE CARE CENTER OF OOLTEWAH
OOLTEWAH, TN · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 29, 2026
CMS Certification Number 445511 · first certified April 2013
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within TN
5 citations — more than 27% of the 303 certified nursing homes in TN. Compared within TN rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys on file averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in TN are typically surveyed 15–44 months after the last one (median 32), measured over 322 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in TN, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the TN figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in TN | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2019 | 1 |
| December 14, 2022 | 3 |
| April 29, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2022-12-14 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2019-09-25 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2022-12-14 |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 1 | 2026-04-29 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2022-12-14 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Construction Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 29, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026) |
December 14, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 11, 2023) |
September 25, 2019 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 11, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.