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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Morgan County

Life Care Center of Morgan County

419 South Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN 378874233466691
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
124
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
2 fine(s) totaling $8,512

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 124 certified beds with an average of 65.6 residents per day (53% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Nov 16, 2022)

• Has been fined a total of $8,512 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.61 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 33.8%

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

Life Care Center of Morgan County is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wartburg, Tennessee with 124 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored below average compared to Tennessee facilities.

Beds
124
Avg Residents/Day
65.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 28, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Morgan
Last Inspection
Nov 16, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
47.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: 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: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: 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: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Sep 19, 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 19, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,512
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineSep 17, 2024
$4,256
FineSep 17, 2024
$4,256

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

Nurse Aide1.77 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.24 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.61 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.8%
RN Turnover
12.5%
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 (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Mar 1, 1979
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 28, 1994
PRESTON, FORRESTLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMar 1, 1979
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 28, 1994
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 23, 1979
WARTBURG MEDICAL INVESTORS LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1980
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
TYNDALL, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
WIDBY, TRACYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 19, 2016
WILLETT, DWIGHTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Morgan County?▾
Life Care Center of Morgan County has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Life Care Center of Morgan County had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Morgan County had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 16, 2022). The facility has been fined a total of $8,512 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Morgan County?▾
Life Care Center of Morgan County provides 3.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, 1.24 LPN hours, and 1.77 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.8%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Morgan County have?▾
Life Care Center of Morgan County has 124 certified beds with an average of 65.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 53% 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 →