Life Care Center of Blount County
1965 Stewart Lane · Louisville, TN · 37777 · 8659843146
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 20, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 22, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 20, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2020
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2020
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2020
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2020
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2020
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2020
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 March 20, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445520 · certified since January 14, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.