THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE
2626 WALKER RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE Compares
THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE is a 444-bed for-profit 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 quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.3%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 444 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Chattanooga, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.7% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.9% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5% (33% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 5.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.8% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE with other nursing homes in Chattanooga.
How is THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 21.7% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.5% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE's rating advantage in Chattanooga?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 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 THE HEALTH CENTER AT STANDIFER PLACE?
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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