LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY is a 120-bed nursing home in LOUISVILLE, Tennessee. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2016-01-14. It averages 99.1 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY?
CMS lists 15 health-inspection deficiencies for LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY since 2021-09-22, 13 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-07-01.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | F0550, F0561, F0761 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D |
| 2024-12-06 | F0656, F0812, F0880 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2024-12-06 | F0636, F0689 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2024-07-10 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G |
| 2024-07-10 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F |
| 2024-07-10 | F0609, F0641, F0677 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D |
| 2021-09-22 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2021-09-22 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D |
Why was LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $8,018 |
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY staffed relative to the TN average?
| Measure | This facility | TN average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.78748 | 3.80215 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.4 | 48.9 |
| Average number of residents per day | 99.1 | 84.0 |
Who owns LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY, and what chain is it in?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BLOUNT COUNTY is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name BLOUNT MEDICAL INVESTORS INC. and belongs to the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | PRESTON, FORREST | since 01/01/1997 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | KOVACH, LAURINDA, MIRANDA, JUAN, SOLOMON, JENNIFER | since 03/03/2025 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | FLETCHER, TODD, PRESTON, FORREST | since 01/01/1997 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | CROSS, CINDY, FLETCHER, TODD, HENRY, TERRY, LAY, LISA, PRESTON, FORREST, SWANKER, RICHARD, THURMOND, JOAN, ZIEGLER, JAMES | since 01/01/1997 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., KOVACH, LAURINDA, MIRANDA, JUAN, PRESTON, AUBREY, PRESTON, FORREST, SALAZAR-CATRON, TERESA, SOLOMON, JENNIFER | since 01/01/1997 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., MIRANDA, JUAN, PRESTON, FORREST, SALAZAR-CATRON, TERESA | since 03/03/2025 |
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