Life Care Center of Elizabethton

Inspection history (11)

Records from November 2018 to February 2024.

• February 29, 2024 · J

  Citation F0711

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-29 under CMS tag F0711 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 29, 2024 · J

  Citation F0756

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-29 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 29, 2024 · J

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-29 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0732

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0561

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 14, 2023 · D

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-11-14 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• November 15, 2018 · D

  Citation F0644

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2018-11-15 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2018-12-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $10,036

• February 29, 2024 · Fine

  Citation FINE-33539

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,036 against this nursing home on 2024-02-29 (Fine ID: 33539). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 3.44 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

1. Parent organization: Life Care Centers of America, INC.

   chain · PAC 6608783543

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

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5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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