Life Care Center of Elizabethton
1641 Highway 19e · Elizabethton, TN · 37643 · 4235424133
158 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,036 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2018
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 7, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445302 · certified since January 15, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.