Life Care Center of East Ridge

Life Care Center of East Ridge, located at 1502 McDonald Road in the East Ridge community just south of Chattanooga, delivers expert skilled nursing care under the trusted stewardship of Life Care Centers of America — one of the nation's most respected long-term care organizations, with decades of experience providing high-quality, person-centered care across hundreds of communities. As a skilled nursing facility, Life Care Center of East Ridge serves residents who require a higher level of medical oversight following a hospitalization, surgery, or the progression of a chronic condition. Services include 24-hour licensed nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, medication management, and coordination with physicians and specialists. The facility's rehabilitation programs are designed to help residents regain strength and function with the goal of returning home whenever possible. East Ridge is a tight-knit community that borders Chattanooga to the south along the I-75 corridor, just north of the Georgia state line. The area's proximity to the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park — one of America's oldest and most storied national military parks — gives the neighborhood a distinct sense of history and natural beauty. The battlefield's rolling meadows and forested trails provide a peaceful backdrop, and families often enjoy visits to the park's visitor center, a short drive from the facility. For medical coordination, Erlanger East Hospital is accessible via the Gunbarrel Road corridor, and the greater Chattanooga medical community — including Erlanger Health System's main campus and CHI Memorial Hospital — is within a manageable drive. The surrounding East Ridge retail corridor on Ringgold Road offers pharmacies, grocery stores, and casual dining for visiting families. Life Care Centers of America's commitment to excellence in care means that residents and families can trust in consistent, accountable, and compassionate service. The organization's emphasis on dignity, clinical quality, and individualized attention to each resident's goals sets the Life Care Center of East Ridge apart as a premier destination for skilled nursing care in the greater Chattanooga region.