nursing home in Louisville, TN
Life Care Center of Blount County
1965 Stewart Lane, Louisville, TN 37777 · (865) 984-3146
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Blount County at a glance
Life Care Center of Blount County is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Louisville, Tennessee (Blount County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 1, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,018.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.4% per year (state average 48.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- January 14, 2016
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Blount County
- CMS Certification Number
- 445520
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) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 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) | 3.79 hrs | 3.80 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.88 hrs | 0.60 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.94 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.12 hrs | 3.31 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.4% | 48.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 59.3% | 43.2% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 35 | 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) | $8,018 | $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 | 120 | 114 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 99 | 84 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.6% | 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) | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.1% | 16.8% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.2% | 14% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 29.3% | 17.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.6% | 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) | 26.3% | 31.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.7% | 20% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.5% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 89.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.6% | 79.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 79.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 21, 2026 |
| July 1, 2026 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 July 21, 2026 |
| July 1, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 21, 2026 |
| December 6, 2024 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 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0636 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| December 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 2, 2025 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | 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 July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| July 10, 2024 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| September 22, 2021 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 20, 2021 |
| September 22, 2021 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 20, 2021 |
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 $8,018 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| MIRANDA, JUAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2015 |
| SALAZAR-CATRON, TERESA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1997 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1997 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2015 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1997 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2001 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2003 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1997 |
| KOVACH, LAURINDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| MIRANDA, JUAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2021 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
| KOVACH, LAURINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/2015 |
| MIRANDA, JUAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2021 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1997 |
| SALAZAR-CATRON, TERESA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/13/2015 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Blount County's rating?
Life Care Center of Blount County 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 Blount County receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Tennessee average of 4.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Blount County accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Blount County?
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 Blount County and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Blount County is at 1965 Stewart Lane, Louisville, TN 37777. Phone: (865) 984-3146.
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.