LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY
10055 RHEA COUNTY HIGHWAY, Dayton, TN 37321
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY is a 89-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dayton, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.0%) is below the Tennessee average of 5.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 89 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dayton, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.2% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4% (31% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.0% (59% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.4% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
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 RHEA COUNTY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY with other nursing homes in Dayton.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY'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 practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.0% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY's rating advantage in Dayton?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY?
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 Dayton
Dayton sits in Rhea County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,010 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $46,096
- Median home value
- $131,100
Demographics for Rhea County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dayton.
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