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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Siskin Subacute West

Chattanooga, TennesseeMedicare inspection record
(423) 847-4100

About Siskin Subacute West

Siskin Subacute West brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Chattanooga, Tennessee with a focus on recovery-centered treatment. Our experienced medical team works closely with each patient to rebuild strength and independence during critical healing phases, combining clinical expertise with compassionate support.

Community at a glance

Capacity

108 residents

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1 SISKEN PLAZA, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403

(423) 847-4100

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 6, 2026, state inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Tennessee average is 4.4).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 5 hours 52 minutes with each resident a day, above the Tennessee average of 3 hours 48 minutes.

Medicare fined Siskin Subacute West once in the last three years, $93,919 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day5 hours 52 minutesAbove the Tennessee average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day1 hour 41 minutesAbove the Tennessee average
Nursing staff who left in the past year26%Below the Tennessee average

Inspections

16 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 6, 2026 · Standard inspection · 1 citation

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected May 21, 2026

October 29, 2023 · Standard inspection · 15 citations

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)AdministrationCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)AdministrationCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • 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.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)AdministrationCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)EnvironmentalCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Nov 28, 2023
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Nov 28, 2023

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $93,919 in the last three years.

  • October 29, 2023Fine: $93,919

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
Medicare-certified beds
108
Average residents per day
34
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 1, 1967
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
445008

Location

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1 SISKEN PLAZAChattanooga, TN 37403

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Questions about Siskin Subacute West

How did Siskin Subacute West do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 6, 2026 and cited 1 health deficiency. The Tennessee average is 4.4.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Siskin Subacute West?+

Nurses and aides spend 5 hours 52 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 41 minutes from registered nurses. 26% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Siskin Subacute West been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Siskin Subacute West once in the last three years, totaling $93,919.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Chattanooga Skilled Nursing in Tennessee Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026