CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Gwinnett is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lawrenceville, Georgia with 163 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 1976 |
| BLOOMER, VIRGINIA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CASON, CHRISTOPHER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 18, 2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 21, 1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 2, 2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 31, 1991 |
| BLOOMER, VIRGINIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CASON, CHRISTOPHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2024 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| JOSEPH, KIRPICH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 27, 2012 |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 1976 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 18, 2001 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 29, 2001 |
| CASON, CHRISTOPHER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |
| JOSEPH, KIRPICH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 27, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 29, 2001 |
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