Life Care Center of Hickory Woods

4200 Murfreesboro Pike · Antioch, TN · 37013 · 6155013500

124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 77
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 80
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.273.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.750.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.67≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 19, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 29, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D August 23, 2024 · found via complaint

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 11, 2019

    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 September 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445507 · certified since November 30, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.