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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Jefferson City

Life Care Center of Jefferson City

336 West Old Andrew Johnson Hwy, Jefferson City, TN 377608654756097WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(127 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
121
certified

How Life Care Center of Jefferson City Compares in Tennessee

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
TN average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
TN average
2.9/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
2/5
TN average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.54 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
52.6%
TN average
48.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.80.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 26, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Tennessee median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Tennessee median
Jefferson County 65+
11,137
20.2% of county
County Population
55,017
Jefferson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Jefferson City is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Jefferson City, Tennessee with 121 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
121
Avg Residents/Day
94.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 21, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Jun 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
34.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.94 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.54 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.89 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
52.6%
RN Turnover
47.4%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COCHRAN, AMANDAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2025
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
TOLLIVER, AMYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 9, 2023
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2016
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 24, 2015
COCHRAN, AMANDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2025
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
TOLLIVER, AMYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 9, 2023
WITHERSPOON, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 31, 2006
COCHRAN, AMANDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 19, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 31, 2006
WITHERSPOON, NANCYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Jefferson City and nearby alternatives.

All Tennessee facilities
Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, TNCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center
Jefferson City, TN2,112 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
Jefferson County Nursing Home
Dandridge, TN7.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
Rutledge, TN11.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Morristown
Morristown, TN11.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Heritage Center, the
Morristown, TN13.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Jefferson Park at White Pine
White Pine, TN14.4 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, TN · Current facility
—3/53/52/5None recorded
Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center
Jefferson City, TN
2,112 ft3/53/52/5$8,788
Jefferson County Nursing Home
Dandridge, TN
7.5 mi3/54/54/5None recorded
Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
Rutledge, TN
11.1 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Morristown
Morristown, TN
11.5 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Heritage Center, the
Morristown, TN
13.1 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Jefferson Park at White Pine
White Pine, TN
14.4 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Jefferson City?▾
Life Care Center of Jefferson City has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center of Jefferson City cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Tennessee is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Jefferson City participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Jefferson City had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Jefferson City had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Jefferson City?▾
Life Care Center of Jefferson City provides 3.54 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 1.94 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 52.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Jefferson City have?▾
Life Care Center of Jefferson City has 121 certified beds with an average of 94.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Jefferson City?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 1 in Jefferson City. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Jefferson City?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Jefferson City has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 127 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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