Life Care Center of Crossville
80 Justice St · Crossville, TN · 38555 · 9314844782
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.80 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,824 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 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 January 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 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 September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 1, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 25, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 25, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 19, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 25, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 28, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445167 · certified since August 8, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.