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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Life Care Center of Gwinnett

3850 Safehaven Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044

Life Care Center of Gwinnett, a 163-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lawrenceville, GA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #57 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#57 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
3.60
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
12
Inspection findings

The verdict

Life Care Center of Gwinnett, a 163-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lawrenceville, GA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #57 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#57 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
3.60
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
12
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 356 GA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115347
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
163
Residents
84
In Hospital
No
County
Gwinnett
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.60 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.61 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.07
CNA Hours
1.92
Total Nursing Hours
3.60 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
44.0%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Life Care Center of Gwinnett

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Life Care Center of Gwinnett ranks #57 of 355 rated nursing homes in GA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Life Care Center of Gwinnett operates 163 certified beds in Lawrenceville, GA with approximately 84 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 12 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.60 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.61 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Life Care Center of Gwinnett falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 44.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (12 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Jun 18, 2026 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2026 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2026 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 18, 2026 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 31, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 10, 2025 Tag: 0700

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 25, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 10, 2025 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 25, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 10, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0656

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 25, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 9.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 74.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 21.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 90.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 9.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 69.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 45.7% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Life Care Center of Gwinnett, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Life Care Center of Gwinnett

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The GA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View GA registry
  • Peer homes near 163 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in GA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center of Gwinnett?
Life Care Center of Gwinnett has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Life Care Center of Gwinnett rank among nursing homes in GA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Life Care Center of Gwinnett ranks 57th among 355 rated nursing homes in GA (#57 of 355). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Gwinnett?
Life Care Center of Gwinnett reports 3.60 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.61 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 44.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Gwinnett have?
Life Care Center of Gwinnett has 163 certified beds with approximately 84 residents. The facility is located at 3850 Safehaven Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.
Does Life Care Center of Gwinnett have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Life Care Center of Gwinnett has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Life Care Center of Gwinnett received any fines or penalties?
No, Life Care Center of Gwinnett has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Life Care Center of Gwinnett?
Life Care Center of Gwinnett is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Life Care Center of Gwinnett last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Life Care Center of Gwinnett was on Apr 10, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Life Care Center of Gwinnett?
Life Care Center of Gwinnett is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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