Wartburg, TN

Life Care Center Of Morgan County

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,512 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

419 South Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN

(423) 346-6691

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

124

Certified beds

Average residents

66

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-11-28

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.60

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.24

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.77

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.12

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

13%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

34%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.3	1.6 0.3 pts better	1.9 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.1	1.6 0.5 pts better	1.8 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	89.9% 10.1 pts better	93.4% 6.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	94.5% 5.5 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	5.3%	3.6% 1.7 pts worse	3.3% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	8.8%	11.8% 3 pts better	11.4% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	15.6%	6.2% 9.4 pts worse	5.4% 10.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	35.2%	32.2% 3 pts worse	19.6% 15.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	20.1%	18.1% 2 pts worse	16.7% 3.4 pts worse	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	7.4%	19.9% 12.5 pts better	16.3% 8.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	2.9%	15.3% 12.4 pts better	14.9% 12 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.3%	0.9% 0.4 pts worse	1.0% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	3.7%	1.9% 1.8 pts worse	1.7% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.0%	20.2% 0.8 pts worse	19.8% 1.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	10.5%	5.4% 5.1 pts worse	5.1% 5.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.2%	79.6% 19.6 pts better	81.7% 17.5 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.4%	11.2% 6.8 pts better	12.0% 7.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.5%	1.6% 1.1 pts better	1.6% 1.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	95.3%	79.8% 15.5 pts better	79.7% 15.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	28.0%	22.2% 5.8 pts worse	23.9% 4.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2022-11-16 · Fire 2022-11-16

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-09-05 · Fire 2019-09-05

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-09-19 · Fire 2018-09-19

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

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 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

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 2019-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-10-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-19

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-11-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-19

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2018-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-19

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2018-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-19

K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2018-10-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2024-09-17

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 2024-10-09

G · Actual harm 2024-09-17

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

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 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

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 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-16

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 2022-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-05

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2019-10-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-19

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 2018-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-19

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2018-11-03

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,256 2024-09-17

Fine

Fine · fine $4,256

Fine

$4,256 2024-09-17

Fine

Fine · fine $4,256

Fine

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 1979-03-01

Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1994-04-21

Developers Investment Company Inc

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 60 facilities 1994-12-28

Developers Investment Company Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 60 facilities 1994-12-28

Fletcher, Todd

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2024-12-13

Henry, Terry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 140 facilities 1999-08-16

Lay, Lisa

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 141 facilities 2018-02-09

Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1979-07-23

Preston, Aubrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 135 facilities 2024-12-13

Preston, Forrest

Limited Partnership Interest · Individual

0% 188 facilities 1979-03-01

Solomon, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 24 facilities 2019-05-01

Swanker, Richard

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 143 facilities 2011-04-01

Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-22

Tyndall, Donald

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-06-01

Wartburg Medical Investors LP

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1980-07-01

Widby, Tracy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-04-19

Willett, Dwight

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2010-10-01

Ziegler, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 140 facilities 2024-12-13

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