Life Care Center of Tullahoma
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 142 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its dedicated nursing staff and effective rehabilitation programs, making it a strong candidate for recovery. However, given the reports of occasional staffing shortages and concerns regarding medical oversight, we strongly recommend that families conduct a tour and specifically ask about the facility's current staffing ratios and the process for addressing medical concerns during off-hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
142 reviews on Google“Life Care Center of Tullahoma receives high praise for its nursing and rehabilitation staff, with many reviewers highlighting specific employees who provide compassionate, attentive care. While the facility is frequently described as clean and well-managed, some families note that the building itself is outdated, and a minority of reviewers have expressed serious concerns regarding staffing levels and medical oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective rehabilitation therapy team
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Strong communication with families
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inadequate medical oversight or medication management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Facility infrastructure is outdated (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 146 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1It is wonderful to see how much the management team engages with families through your online reviews; how do you typically share daily updates or important news with us?
- 2We have heard great things about your rehabilitation therapy team, so could you tell us more about how the therapists work with residents to reach their mobility goals?
- 3Since we want to ensure everything is handled precisely, what specific protocols do you have in place for medication administration and double-checking dosages?
- 4With the facility being so well-maintained and clean, what kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and active?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night or over a weekend, what is the process for notifying the family and ensuring immediate care?
- 6How does the nursing team manage resident needs during the busier shifts to ensure that response times remain quick and attentive?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My family member was there for 4 months and received excellent care. PT was excellent and so was the nursing staff. They kept us informed of his progress and answered our questions/concerns.”
“The only reason why I give it four stars is because it’s a little outdated but other than that, the staff is phenomenal five stars for the staff. Everybody is super nice. My aunt is happy here they have a lot of activities they cater to her nutritional needs.”
“My mother was there they were by the time they got her to the er she was half dead I wouldn't put a snake in this place.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a moderate inspection record with 9 deficiencies across 3 surveys, primarily involving fire safety systems and equipment maintenance. The most recurring issues were sprinkler system maintenance and cooking facility protection, appearing multiple times between 2018-2022. All deficiencies were corrected by the facility, and no complaints from families triggered investigations, suggesting consistent operational improvement and responsiveness to regulatory requirements.
Sep 28, 2022Routine3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Sep 11, 2019Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Jul 25, 2018Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Life Care Center of Tullahoma
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Life Care Centers of America
194 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 23 of 194 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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