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Life Care Ctr of East Ridge

Life Care Ctr of East Ridge is a nursing home community in East Ridge, TN.

Information last verified:

1500 Fincher Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412

To contact a resident: (423) 894-1254

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 101 reviews
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Overall Review of Life Care Ctr of East Ridge

common 40 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently helpful

Residents repeatedly describe the staff as kind, responsive, and supportive.

Across the reviews, families and residents describe staff members as friendly, respectful, and attentive to needs during skilled nursing and rehab stays. Several reviewers also mention specific interactions—like nurses and therapists being present when assistance is needed, and team members taking time to address concerns. A few visitors note the difference in their loved one’s experience, including improved comfort and progress with therapy.

common 18 reviews mention this

Facility stays clean and well kept

Many reviews highlight cleanliness and a well-maintained facility.

Multiple reviewers describe the center as immaculate, clean, and well maintained, including comments about avoiding unpleasant odors. Several reviews connect that upkeep to a more comfortable stay, mentioning clean rooms, housekeeping, and the overall presentation of the building. Visitors also describe the facility as beautiful when they toured or visited during a loved one’s rehab.

common 17 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support progress

Reviews commonly describe PT and OT that help residents regain mobility.

A recurring theme is that residents make progress during rehab, with reviewers crediting physical therapy and occupational therapy for helping them walk again or function better. Some people describe coordinated efforts from therapists and nursing support during recovery, including help with exercises and daily improvements. Several reviewers also mention returning home with better mobility than when they arrived.

common 10 reviews mention this

Meals receive frequent praise

Residents and families often praise the meals during their stay.

Food is brought up frequently in the reviews, with multiple mentions of meals being very good, healthy, or something residents look forward to. A few reviewers also mention dietary needs and say meals were prepared in a way that fit those preferences. Overall, meal service shows up as part of a positive daily routine for residents in rehab and skilled nursing.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some wound-care issues reported

A small number of reviews raise concerns about wound care outcomes.

While most reviews are positive, a couple of residents or families report serious wound-related problems during a stay. One reviewer describes poor wound care after a hip replacement that led to infection and additional surgeries and ER visits. Another describes pressure sores and delayed help when needing assistance, with worsening health afterward.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Lovell (3 miles away) Lovell (3 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Cracker Barrel (0.3 miles)
  • Portofino Pizza Italian Restaurant (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.4 miles)
  • Arby's (0.4 miles)
  • Jonathan's Grille (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Lola Beans Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Food City #214 (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Battlefield Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Moore & King Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Physicians

  • East Ridge Eye Center (1.1 miles)
  • Parkridge Medical Group (1.1 miles)
  • Chattanooga Womens Specialists (1.2 miles)
  • Chattanooga Family Practice (1.2 miles)
  • Nathan Hartgrove, MD (1.2 miles)
  • VA Chattanooga Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Physicians Care (1.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Galen of Tennessee (1.1 miles)
  • Cleveland Imaging (3.4 miles)
  • Atrium Imaging Center (4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Power Plant Ministry Center (2.9 miles)
  • New Covenant Fellowship Church (3.4 miles)
  • Ridgedale Baptist Church (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • East Brainerd Heritage Park (3.5 miles)
  • Gilbert Stephenson Park (3.7 miles)

Transportation

  • CHA employee lot (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hamilton Place (3.8 miles)

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