RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Dayton, TN (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Dayton, TN, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Dayton
3.0/5
Same as state avgState avg: 3.00Dayton Avg Rating
N/AState avg: $69KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeDayton, TN

Life Care Center Of Rhea County

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
89 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Tennessee avg of 3.0

10055 Rhea County HighwayDayton, TN 37321

(423) 847-6777

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeDayton, TN

Laurelbrook Nursing Home

Faith-based

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Oct 2024

Below Tennessee avg of 3.0

200 Sanitarium CircleDayton, TN 37321

(423) 775-0771

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Care landscape in Dayton

How Dayton compares with the rest of Tennessee on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+16.8%

    About 11% lower than the state average of 18.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover24.5%

    About 0.5 times lower than the state average of 48.9%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability20.6%

    About 11% higher than the state average of 18.6%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Dayton, TN?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Dayton, TN and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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