6 nursing homes in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hamilton County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 6
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- Medicaid certified
- 5
- beds
- 1,135
Which Chattanooga nursing homes take Medicaid
5 of the 6 nursing homes in Chattanooga are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Life Care Center of East Ridge.
Star ratings across Chattanooga
The average overall CMS rating in Chattanooga is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 0 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 6 nursing homes in Chattanooga
- The Health Center at Standifer Place2626 Walker Rd, Chattanooga 37421
- NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga2700 Parkwood Ave, Chattanooga 37404
- Life Care Center of Red Bank1020 Runyan Dr, Chattanooga 37405
- Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center8249 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga 37421
- Life Care Center of East Ridge1502 McDonald Road, Chattanooga 37412
- Siskin Subacute West1 Sisken Plaza, Chattanooga 37403
Chattanooga nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Siskin Subacute West | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| The Health Center at Standifer Place | 4 of 5 | 5 |
| NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga | 3 of 5 | 4 |
| Life Care Center of East Ridge | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Chattanooga Health and Rehab Center | 2 of 5 | 6 |
Fines and abuse flags in Chattanooga
2 homes were fined $102,431 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Or see every nursing home in Tennessee, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in Tennessee
Tennessee's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Chattanooga
How much does a nursing home cost in Tennessee?
A shared room has a Tennessee median of $9,429 a month, a private room $10,038 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Tennessee?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Chattanooga, TN?
6 certified homes with 1,135 beds.
Which nursing homes in Chattanooga have the best ratings?
Siskin Subacute West has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.