Life Care Center of Rhea County

Life Care Center of Rhea County is a skilled nursing facility located at 10055 Rhea County Highway in Dayton, Tennessee, operated by Life Care Centers of America — one of the largest and most respected privately held long-term care companies in the United States. With a network spanning hundreds of facilities nationwide, Life Care brings deep clinical expertise, standardized best practices, and significant organizational resources to the care of residents in Rhea County. Dayton and the surrounding Rhea County region offer a peaceful, scenic quality of life anchored by the beautiful Tennessee River Valley. Watts Bar Lake — one of Tennessee's largest and most picturesque reservoirs — lies just outside of town, providing residents' visiting family members with stunning waterfront recreation including boating, fishing, and shoreline walks. The area's rolling hills and green landscapes make every season a visual delight, and the town's manageable scale means that neighbors still know each other by name. For healthcare, Rhea Medical Center provides Dayton residents with local emergency and inpatient services, forming an important link in the coordinated care chain for Life Care Center residents who require acute hospital treatment. When highly specialized care is needed, Chattanooga's robust medical community — including Erlanger Health System and CHI Memorial Hospital — is roughly 50 miles to the south, providing access to advanced cardiac, neurological, oncological, and surgical services. Dayton is also home to Bryan College, which brings a youthful cultural energy to the community, and the historic Rhea County Courthouse — site of the famous 1925 Scopes Trial — remains a source of civic pride and a popular destination for history-minded visitors. The Tennessee Riverpark and local outdoor spaces offer serene settings for family visits and assisted outings. At Life Care Center of Rhea County, families benefit from a nationally recognized operator's commitment to quality outcomes combined with a genuine, locally rooted care team that understands the needs of Rhea County seniors. Whether a resident requires short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay or ongoing skilled nursing care, the Life Care team provides expert, person-centered service every step of the way.