LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY

CCN 445479 · GRAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC · For profit - Corporation · LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain · 133 certified beds · Washington · TN


LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY is a 133-bed nursing home in GRAY, Tennessee. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2005-04-24. It averages 56.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY?

CMS lists 16 health-inspection deficiencies for LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY since 2018-10-31, 12 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2024-06-20.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2024-06-20F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2024-04-12F0603, F0609, F0610, F0675Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.J
2024-04-12F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2023-09-19F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-09-19F0584, F0644, F0758, F0814, F0880Honor 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. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / 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. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2018-10-31F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E
2018-10-31F0646, F0744Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D
2018-10-31F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.C

Why was LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-12Fine$10,039

How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY staffed relative to the TN average?

MeasureThis facilityTN average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.403933.80215
Total nursing staff turnover (%)33.348.9
Average number of residents per day56.084.0

Who owns LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY, and what chain is it in?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name GRAY MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC and belongs to the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSWANKER, RICHARDsince 07/01/2006
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEELEE, ASHLEYsince 05/11/2009
CORPORATE OFFICERCROSS, CINDY, PRESTON, FORREST, SWANKER, RICHARD, THURMOND, JOANsince 07/01/2006
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.since 03/24/2005

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