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LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY

1965 STEWART LANE, LOUISVILLE, TN 37777
Score: 56 / 100

Life Care Center Of Blount County is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 56/100. Located in Louisville, Tennessee, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Blount County is near the national average, with 3.78 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Blount County. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.78 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.14 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.82 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.03 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.64 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 5, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity F
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 5, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Dec 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 8.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.2% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 11.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,018

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 56 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5