Life Care Center of Morristown
501 West Economy Road · Morristown, TN · 37814 · 4235815435
161 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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
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.
Score breakdown
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-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 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 December 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
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 July 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 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 June 26, 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 March 18, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445314 · certified since July 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.