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HomeKentuckyLife Care Center of La Center

Life Care Center of La Center

252 W. 5th Street, La Center, KY 420562706655681
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
70
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 60.1 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Nov 14, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.71 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 33.9%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Kentucky facilities.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
60.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Ballard
Last Inspection
Nov 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
3.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (9)

F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Dec 18, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Sep 27, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Sep 27, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 27, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Sep 27, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Sep 27, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 27, 2018Corrected: 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 Aide2.27 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.71 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.15 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.9%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 24, 2015
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Aug 24, 2015
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2016
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 24, 2015
ATKINS, GINGERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 1, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of La Center?▾
Life Care Center of La Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of La Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of La Center had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 14, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of La Center?▾
Life Care Center of La Center provides 3.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 2.27 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.9%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of La Center have?▾
Life Care Center of La Center has 70 certified beds with an average of 60.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →