Chattanooga Health And Rehab Center
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee · CCN 445205 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Vertical Health Services (15 facilities, chain average 1.9 stars)
CMS rates Chattanooga Health And Rehab Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 127 certified beds, 79 residents a day on average. 22 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; 1 fine totalling $6,509.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 1 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.22341 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.50589 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.71457 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 77.6% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-08-06 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-08-06 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-28 |
| 2025-08-06 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-28 |
| 2024-05-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-06 |
| 2024-05-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-07-06 |
| 2023-10-02 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0567 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-10-02 complaint survey |
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-10-02 complaint survey |
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0569 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-10-02 complaint survey |
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0837 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-18 |
| 2021-07-21 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04 |
| 2021-07-21 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04 |
| 2021-07-21 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0710 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04 |
| 2021-07-21 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04 |
| 2021-07-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04 |
| 2021-07-21 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-09-04 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $6,509 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vhs Tn Opco Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2024-11-13 |
| Vertical Health Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-19 |
| Heisser, Randy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Linville, Amy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Miller, William Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Miller, William Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Heisser, Randy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-13 |
| Linville, Amy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-13 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Hamilton County.