Lynchburg Nursing Center

40 Nursing Home Road · Lynchburg, TN · 37352 · 9317596000

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

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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 79
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 70
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.813.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.410.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.31≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year26%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected December 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 11, 2024

    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 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445279 · certified since March 12, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.