SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST
1 SISKEN PLAZA, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST Compares
SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST is a 108-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (14.0%) is below the Tennessee average of 22.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 108 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 32% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chattanooga, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.0% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST with other nursing homes in Chattanooga.
What keeps SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST's health inspections 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 SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 14.0% here versus 22.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 32% occupancy across 108 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST's rating advantage in Chattanooga?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SISKIN SUBACUTE WEST?
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 Chattanooga
Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga.
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