LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE
9210 APISON PIKE PO BOX 658, Collegedale, TN 37315
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE is a 124-bed for-profit nursing facility in Collegedale, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.0%) is above the Tennessee average of 16.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 124 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.0% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (96% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (79% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (29% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE with other nursing homes in Collegedale.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.0% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 124 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLLEGEDALE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Collegedale
Collegedale sits in Hamilton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 64,056 (17.6%)
- Median age
- 39.7 years
- Median household income
- $56,606
- Median home value
- $191,400
Demographics for Hamilton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Collegedale.
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