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The Health Center at Standifer Place
2626 Walker Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421 · Hamilton County · (423) 490-1599
444 certified beds, about 382 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445111 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 23, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 15 health citations since July 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.44 of those hours.
44.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 15 health citations on file.
July 23, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan for 1 resident (Resident #142) of 42 residents reviewed for care plans.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility Respiratory Therapy Manual review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly date and store a nasal cannula for 1 resident (Resident #220) of 7 residents reviewed for oxygen therapy and failed to properly date an inline suction catheter (closed suction system designed to remove secretions in patients with artificial airways) for 1 resident (Resident #147) of 11 residents sampled with inline suction catheters.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure garbage and refuse were properly contained in 1 of 3 dumpsters (dumpster B) and failed to ensure the outside dumpster area was maintained in a sanitary and orderly condition.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure biohazard waste was contained properly for 1 resident (Resident #3) of 6 residents observed on transmission based precautions, failed to ensure a sanitary environment for 1 resident (Resident #95) of 4 residents observed, and failed to offer hand hygiene assistance prior to meals to 5 residents (Residents #244, #199, #268, #359, and #350) on 1 of 4 hallways observed for meal tray distribution.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure 2 of 2 Physical Therapy Gym's mat platform tables were maintained in good repair.
June 9, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to submit a PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) Level II evaluation for 1 resident (Resident #193) of 6 residents reviewed for PASRR Level II evaluation.
- D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on the medical record review and interviews the facility failed to provide restorative nursing care for 1 resident (Resident #91) of 10 residents reviewed.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, the facility failed to address the Pharmacist's recommendations for 1 resident (Resident #114) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were followed for 1 resident (Resident #540) of 4 residents reviewed for transmission-based precautions which had the potential to result in transmission of COVID-19 (an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus).
July 31, 2019Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to refer 1 resident (#90) identified with a possible serious mental disorder to the state-designated authority for a Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) of 6 residents reviewed for PASARR of 37 sampled residents.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for pain management for 1 resident (#266) of 3 residents reviewed for pain of 37 residents sampled.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure pain medication was administered timely resulting in an increase in pain for 1 resident (#266) of 3 residents reviewed for pain of 37 sampled residents.
- D Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, review of the facility's Assignment Sheets, review of the facility's Midnight Census Reports, resident interviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain adequate staffing levels to ensure timely administration of medications for 1 resident (#266) residing on 1 unit (2 East) of 10 units observed.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure 1 resident (#266) was free from significant medication errors of 7 residents reviewed for medication administration of 37 residents sampled.
- C Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility policy, medical record review, review of the facility's documentation of the Notification Summary Report (resident trust funds/Resident Statement), and interview, the facility failed to refund the balance of a Patient Trust Fund, within the required time frame, for 2 discharged residents (#402 and #403) of 313 Patient Trust Funds reviewed.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 6 on July 31, 2019, 5 on August 1, 2018.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.83 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.27 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.20 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 44.9% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.14 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.06 on weekdays and 3.27 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.94 in April to June 2025 to 3.83 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.83 | 0.44 | 4.06 | 3.27 | 2.6% | 0 of 90 | 382 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.03 | 0.46 | 4.27 | 3.44 | 3.6% | 0 of 92 | 384 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.97 | 0.45 | 4.21 | 3.36 | 3.9% | 0 of 92 | 381 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.94 | 0.45 | 4.21 | 3.25 | 3.1% | 0 of 91 | 364 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Tennessee, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.56 | 3.95 | 3.27 | 4.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.6 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.3 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.7 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.0 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MATURECARE OF STANDIFER PLACE LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Health Services LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/01/2013 |
| Strawn, John | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 10/01/2013 |
| Strawn, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Covenant Health Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2013 | |
| Boozer, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Breakey, Angela | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Pendley, Bruce | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/07/2009 | |
| Strawn, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/01/2013 | |
| Health, Educational, and Housing Facility Board of the City of Chattan | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/14/2000 | |
| Rivercity Staffing, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2013 | |
| Standifer Place Properties LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/07/2025 | |
| Tennessee Healthcare Advisors, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2007 | |
| Boozer, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Pendley, Bruce | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 9, 2022: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.27 hours per resident per day, below the Tennessee average of 3.31.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Life Care Center of Collegedale Collegedale, 5.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Life Care Center of East Ridge Chattanooga, 6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- NHC Healthcare, Chattanooga Chattanooga, 7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Life Care Center of Hixson Hixson, 8.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Siskin Subacute West Chattanooga, 9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- NHC Healthcare Ft Oglethorpe Fort Oglethorpe, 9.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
Tennessee contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Tennessee. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Department of Disability and Aging, 877-236-0013. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is The Health Center at Standifer Place's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Health Center at Standifer Place 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Health Center at Standifer Place get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 23, 2025. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has The Health Center at Standifer Place been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Health Center at Standifer Place accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns The Health Center at Standifer Place?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers. Legal business name: MATURECARE OF STANDIFER PLACE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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