Life Care Ctr of Lawrenceville
210 Collins Industrial Way · Lawrenceville, GA · 30045 · 6784420777
125 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $167,336 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 29, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · 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 March 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · L August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $167,336 |
| August 17, 2023 | Payment Denial | 41 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115659 · certified since February 12, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.