Jefferson City, TN

Life Care Center Of Jefferson City

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

336 West Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN

(865) 475-6097

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

121

Certified beds

Average residents

90

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-02-21

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.58

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.03

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.74

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.86

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

44%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

54%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.8	1.6 0.8 pts better	1.9 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.6 0.6 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.1%	89.9% 6.2 pts better	93.4% 2.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.8%	94.5% 4.3 pts better	95.5% 3.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.9%	3.6% 0.3 pts worse	3.3% 0.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.0%	11.8% 8.8 pts better	11.4% 8.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.6%	6.2% 2.6 pts better	5.4% 1.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	40.0%	32.2% 7.8 pts worse	19.6% 20.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	14.6%	18.1% 3.5 pts better	16.7% 2.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1% 0.1 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	25.2%	19.9% 5.3 pts worse	16.3% 8.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	12.6%	15.3% 2.7 pts better	14.9% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.9% 0.7 pts better	1.0% 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.8%	1.9% 0.1 pts better	1.7% 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.8%	20.2% 1.6 pts worse	19.8% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	13.3%	5.4% 7.9 pts worse	5.1% 8.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.6%	79.6% 19 pts better	81.7% 16.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.8%	11.2% 2.4 pts better	12.0% 3.2 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.6% 0.6 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	90.7%	79.8% 10.9 pts better	79.7% 11 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	22.1%	22.2% 0.1 pts better	23.9% 1.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-18 · Fire 2025-06-18

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-26 · Fire 2024-03-26

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-07-14 · Fire 2021-07-14

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-08-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

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 2025-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-04-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

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 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-14

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-14

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-08-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 194 facilities 2015-08-24

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 188 facilities 2015-08-24

Cochran, Amanda