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LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY is a for profit - corporation facility in WARTBURG, TN with 124 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 14 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $9K.

419 SOUTH KINGSTON STREET, WARTBURG, TN 37887

Phone: 4233466691

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
445239
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
124
Residents
66
In Hospital
No
County
Morgan
Last Inspection
Nov 16, 2022

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.60 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.24
CNA Hours
1.77
Total Nursing Hours
3.61 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
33.8%
RN Turnover
12.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY

LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY operates 124 certified beds in WARTBURG, TN with approximately 66 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). 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.

The inspection file contains 14 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $9K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.61 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.60 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 33.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (14 most recent)

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 17, 2024 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 9, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 17, 2024 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 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0842

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 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: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 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: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 16, 2022 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2019 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2019

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2018 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: Sep 28, 2018

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2018 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 15.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 8.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 35.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.1% Yes

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $9K

Date Type Amount
Sep 17, 2024 Fine $4K
Sep 17, 2024 Fine $4K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall 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. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY reports 3.61 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.60 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover 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 approximately 66 residents. The facility is located at 419 SOUTH KINGSTON STREET, WARTBURG, TN 37887.
Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY has 14 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY received any fines or penalties?
Yes, LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY has received 2 penalties totaling $9K.
Who owns LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY was on Nov 16, 2022. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY 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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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