CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Kentucky. 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.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of La Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in La Center, Kentucky with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINS, GINGER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2005 |
| PLUMLEY, LYNN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Sep 26, 2019 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 3, 1997 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2016 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2016 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2016 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 24, 2015 |
| ATKINS, GINGER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2005 |
| BUTLER, DANNY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2019 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 1, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| PLUMLEY, LYNN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 26, 2019 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2015 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 3, 1997 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 24, 2015 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 10, 2003 |
| ATKINS, GINGER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
| BUTLER, DANNY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 10, 2003 |
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