Lauderdale Community Living Center
215 Lackey Lane Po Box 186 · Ripley, TN · 38063 · 7316355100
71 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Community Eldercare Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $43,644 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 14, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2023
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected May 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 14, 2025 | Fine | $26,299 |
| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445354 · certified since August 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.