Lawrenceville, GA

Life Care Center Of Gwinnett

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies

3850 Safehaven Drive, Lawrenceville, GA

(770) 923-0005

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

163

Certified beds

Average residents

86

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-03-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.56

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.90

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.06

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

13%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
2.2
1.2 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.4
2.0
1.6 pts better
1.8
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.5%
91.2%
7.7 pts worse
93.4%
9.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.8%
95.0%
4.2 pts worse
95.5%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.4%
3.2%
2.8 pts better
3.3%
2.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
9.6%
9.2 pts better
11.4%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
5.9%
3.6 pts better
5.4%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.1%
20.7%
3.4 pts worse
19.6%
4.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.4%
21.4%
3 pts better
16.7%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.4%
0.1%
0.3 pts worse
0.1%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.9%
17.9%
11 pts better
16.3%
9.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.9%
16.2%
10.3 pts better
14.9%
9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.1%
1.1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
2.5%
1.8 pts better
1.7%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 9.1%
16.1%
7 pts better
19.8%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.3%
6.2%
1.9 pts better
5.1%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.1%
80.4%
5.3 pts worse
81.7%
6.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.4%
12.2%
3.8 pts better
12.0%
3.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
2.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 45.7%
78.2%
32.5 pts worse
79.7%
34 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.2%
24.2%
1 pts better
23.9%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2023-09-14

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-28 · Fire 2022-01-28

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-10-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-10

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2023-10-25

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Bloomer, Virginia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-07-18
Cason, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1994-04-21
Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2021-05-01
Fletcher, Todd

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2020-11-02
Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16
Joseph, Kirpich

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-27
Lay, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2017-04-24
Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1991-10-31
Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-11-27
Preston, Forrest

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Preston, Forrest

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1976-01-06
Solomon, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 24 facilities 2019-05-01
Swanker, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2022-01-01
Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22
Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-09-18
Ziegler, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2001-09-18
Ziegler, James

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16

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