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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Morristown

Life Care Center of Morristown

501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN 378144235815435WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(72 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
161
certified

How Life Care Center of Morristown 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
5/5
TN average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
TN average
2.9/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
TN average
2.4/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.35 hrs/day
TN average
3.80 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.68 hrs/day
TN average
0.60 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
24.6%
TN average
48.9%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Tennessee average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Tennessee average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.80.
Reported RN time is 0.68 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.60.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 26, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 27, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer 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
Hamblen County 65+
11,719
18.2% of county
County Population
64,531
Hamblen County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Life Care Center of Morristown is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Morristown, Tennessee with 161 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
161
Avg Residents/Day
82.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hamblen
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
11.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (8)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jun 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 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 18, 2020Corrected: 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 Aide1.77 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.35 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.61 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.6%
RN Turnover
22.2%
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 (31)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
BOWEN, VICTORIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2022
SOLOMON, JENNIFERMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
TALLEY, VALERIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 12, 2015
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 15, 1987
BOWEN, VICTORIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2022
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 15, 1987
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
TALLEY, VALERIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 12, 2015
TAN, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2013
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 19, 2025
BOWEN, VICTORIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025
TAN, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Tennessee facilities
Life Care Center of Morristown
Morristown, TNCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Heritage Center, the
Morristown, TN1.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Jefferson Park at White Pine
White Pine, TN10.9 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
Rutledge, TN11.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, TN11.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center
Jefferson City, TN11.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,788
Jefferson County Nursing Home
Dandridge, TN13.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Morristown
Morristown, TN · Current facility
—5/54/53/5None recorded
Heritage Center, the
Morristown, TN
1.7 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Jefferson Park at White Pine
White Pine, TN
10.9 miN/AN/AN/ANone recorded
Ridgeview Terrace of Life Care
Rutledge, TN
11.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, TN
11.5 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Jefferson City Health and Rehab Center
Jefferson City, TN
11.7 mi3/53/52/5$8,788
Jefferson County Nursing Home
Dandridge, TN
13.4 mi3/54/54/5None 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 Morristown?▾
Life Care Center of Morristown has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Morristown 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 Morristown participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Morristown had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Morristown had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 27, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Morristown?▾
Life Care Center of Morristown provides 3.35 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 1.77 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Morristown have?▾
Life Care Center of Morristown has 161 certified beds with an average of 82.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 51% 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 Morristown?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Tennessee, including 1 in Morristown. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Morristown?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Morristown has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 72 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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