Nursing homes in Dayton, TN
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Dayton, part of the Rhea area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Dayton, Tennessee, located in Rhea County, currently offers two nursing home facilities for residents within the 37321 ZIP code. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. While no local nursing homes have achieved the top 5-star designation, the Life Care Center of Rhea County remains the highest-rated option in the area with a 4-star rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Dayton
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Dayton
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Dayton
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF RHEA COUNTY LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| LAURELBROOK NURSING HOME LAURELBROOK SANITARIUM AND SCHOOL · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
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