Life Care Center of Gray
791 Old Gray Station Road · Gray, TN · 37615 · 4234777146
133 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,039 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
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 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2018
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected December 15, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2018
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 15, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 15, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C October 31, 2018
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 15, 2018 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $10,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445479 · certified since April 24, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.