Life Care Center of East Ridge sits in Chattanooga, Tennessee, at 1502 McDonald Rd, and has served the community since 1975 with a strong focus on skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, and you've got a place that was rebuilt in Spring 2017 so things look fresh while still carrying years of experience, and the whole setup belongs to the Life Care Centers of America network. The facility offers both short-term and long-term care for seniors, and folks dealing with memory loss from dementia or Alzheimer's can get specialized memory care, plus there's palliative care for those who need added support. People come here for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, done in a big 4,000 square foot rehabilitation gym that makes rehab programs flexible for everyone, whether you stay full-time or visit as an outpatient after surgery or a fall. Residents get 24-hour skilled nursing care with post-surgical support, wound care, IV therapy, and help with medications, fall prevention, and case management, and they even help you plan for discharge. You'll find personalized care plans made by their in-house team of therapists and nurses who use state-of-the-art equipment to try to help you recover or maintain independence as best as possible. They run a Certified Nursing Assistant training program, and they're connected with the Tennessee Health Care Association. There's an emphasis on compassion, with a staff that tries to keep things friendly and comforting in a safe, secure environment. Life Care Center of East Ridge offers easy admissions at any hour and has a history of taking feedback seriously, posting updates on their Facebook page and posting photos of daily life online, or letting people send in comments through a form. The facility has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Nursing Homes list, and you'll find things like a gallery of photos and amenities typical of assisted living and retirement communities, always working to cover many unique needs through tailored care and comprehensive health and medical solutions, and that's the main picture Life Care Center of East Ridge paints for families looking at options for senior living and rehabilitation in East Ridge and Chattanooga.
Life Care Center of East Ridge
1502 Mc Donald Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37412- Assisted living
- Memory care
- Skilled nursing
Great therapy but unsafe nursing
I had a very mixed stay. The facility is gorgeous, immaculate, and many staff - especially PT/OT, therapists, housekeeping and some nurses/CNAs - were compassionate, skilled, and got my loved one moving again with excellent rehab results. However, chronic understaffing and poor nursing responsiveness led to serious safety and care lapses: missed/incorrect meds, ignored pain (even denied morphine), reports of chemical restraints, poor wound care, falls, infections, and very weak communication/management. If top-notch therapy in a beautiful setting is your priority and you (or a family advocate) can watch for nursing issues, it may work; otherwise I'd look elsewhere.
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Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Restaurant-style dining
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Air-conditioning
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Private bathrooms
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Community operated transportation
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Common areas
- Beauty salon
- Computer center
- Dining room
- Fitness room
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Outdoor space
- Small library
- Wellness center
Community services
- Concierge services
- Fitness programs
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Planned day trips
- Resident-run activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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About Life Care Center of East Ridge
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Life Care Center of East Ridge offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
There are 9 photos of Life Care Center of East Ridge on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 1502 Mc Donald Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37412.
Yes, Life Care Center of East Ridge offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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