nursing home in Elizabethton, TN
Life Care Center of Elizabethton
1641 Highway 19E, Elizabethton, TN 37643 · (423) 542-4133
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Elizabethton at a glance
Life Care Center of Elizabethton is a 158-bed for-profit nursing home in Elizabethton, Tennessee (Carter County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 14, 2023) found 7 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $10,036.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.3% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 158
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- January 15, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Carter County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445302
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.44 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.40 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.18 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.82 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.3% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 43.2% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 36 | 47.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $10,036 | $22,907 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 158 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 122 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 77.4% | 74.8% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 5.3% | 14% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.5% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 13.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 41.9% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.9% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.4% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 82.4% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 31.5% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 25.9% | 79.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2024 Complaint | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| February 29, 2024 Complaint | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| February 29, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| November 14, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 28, 2023 |
| December 10, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 27, 2019 |
| November 15, 2018 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2018 |
| November 15, 2018 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 7, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $10,036 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUND I INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 96% | 08/23/1995 |
| CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2000 |
| ELIZABETHTON MEDICAL INVESTORS LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2000 |
| FUND I INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2000 |
| GRINDSTAFF, BRANDY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/05/2000 |
| TUMKUR, DEEPIKA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/1995 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP Organization | general partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/1995 |
| HCF INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/1995 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2000 |
| ARCHER, MELISSA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2024 |
| GRINDSTAFF, BRANDY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2020 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| ARCHER, MELISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2024 |
| CONSOLIDATED RESOURCES HEALTH CARE FUND I LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/23/1983 |
| ELIZABETHTON MEDICAL INVESTORS LP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/1990 |
| GRINDSTAFF, BRANDY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/16/2020 |
| HCF INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/23/1995 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/05/1990 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/06/2025 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| TUMKUR, DEEPIKA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/28/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Elizabethton's rating?
Life Care Center of Elizabethton has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Tennessee nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Elizabethton receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Elizabethton accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Elizabethton?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of Elizabethton and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Elizabethton is at 1641 Highway 19E, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Phone: (423) 542-4133.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.