Life Care Center of East Ridge
Rehab center in Chattanooga, TN
- Sign-on bonus up to $3,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring days
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a post-acute rehab and skilled nursing center at 1502 McDonald Road in East Ridge, just outside Chattanooga. Life Care Center of East Ridge is part of Life Care Centers of America.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
Full-time RN roles here post $3,000 sign-on bonuses for Admissions Nurse and Staff Development Coordinator, plus $1,000 for Infection Preventionist.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: lcca.comYou land in East Ridge beside Chattanooga, where cost of living runs about 8% below the national level and Tennessee takes no state income tax.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: lcca.comShift differentials are offered on top of competitive salary, with 401K, direct deposit, and medical, dental, and vision for associates.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: lcca.com
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Postings advertise fun hands-on training and education; Staff Development Coordinator directs in-service education and orientation
Life Care Center of East Ridge · employer research
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As of 2026Source: lcca.com- Career development
Employer states opportunities through education and advancement for personal and career growth
Life Care Center of East Ridge · employer research
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As of 2026Source: lcca.com- Scheduling
Staff RN review notes very busy work with lots of overtime; mandatory breaks often missed
Life Care Center of East Ridge · employer research
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As of 2019-05-18Source: indeed.com
Benefits
Competitive salary, 401K, direct deposit, medical/dental/vision; LifeMatters 24/7 counseling app, FIT FOR LIFE wellness, EAP; shift differentials; sign-on bonuses on select full-time RN roles.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Shift differentials offered (amount not stated)
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$3000 sign-on bonus for full-time Admissions Nurse (RN)
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$3000 sign-on bonus for full-time Staff Development Coordinator (RN); also on-call pay
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$1000 sign-on bonus for full-time RN Infection Preventionist; posting notes updated pay scale
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Competitive salary, 401K, direct deposit; medical, dental & vision insurance for associates
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Administrative & consulting nurses1 open
- Admissions1 open
- Infection control nurses1 open
Rehabilitation / Skilled Nursing (post-acute)
Described as rehab/post-acute facility; RN roles cover admissions, infection prevention, staff development, and general nursing.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Busy/stressful workload with overtime
- Staff RN said building is beautiful and staff friendly, but work is stressful and busy with frequent inability to take mandatory breaks; patients make it worthwhile.
Sources
As of 2019-05-18Source: indeed.com- Overall ratings snapshot (facility page)
- Indeed facility page shows 3.8 overall from 4 reviews; pay/benefits 4.3, management 3.0, culture and job security 4.0, work-life 3.8.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Hostile culture and bullying
- Nursing assistant described high drama, coworker bullying of staff and patients, and reporting that only worsens conflict.
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As of 2023-04-13Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Pay and management complaints
- Dietary aide/cook said management is absent and pay is worse than fast food; strongly advised against placing loved ones there.
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As of 2021-07-16Source: indeed.com- Coworkers positive, management weak
- CNA liked coworkers and found the job itself okay but indicated management needs improvement.
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As of 2021-04-28Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
A staff RN described the work as stressful and very busy with lots of overtime, and said mandatory breaks were often missed.
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As of 2019-05-18Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Chattanooga, TN
Framed by Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga delivers an outdoor-first haven for nurses off the clock. Stroll across the Walnut Street Bridge, explore Southside dining, and settle into walkable Northshore. With a cost of living about 8.5% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches significantly further here.
Browse roles in Chattanooga- Metro price level · Chattanooga area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,256/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,523/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on all 4 roles, up to $3,000.
Which units are hiring?
Administrative & consulting nurses (1), admissions (1) and infection control nurses (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Life Care Center of East Ridge, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Life Care Center of East Ridge
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- 12-hour days
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- ADN accepted
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-East-Ridge/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2019-05-18
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Centers-of-America/reviews
What nurses say · as of 2023-04-13
- lcca.com/locations/tn/east-ridge
Employer website
- lcca.com/locations/tn/east-ridge/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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