Life Care Center Of Blount County
Louisville, TN · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 445520) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (865) 984-3146 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Blount County has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Blount County reports 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Blount County has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Blount County is a for-profit nursing home in Louisville, Blount County, Tennessee, certified for Medicare participation since January 14, 2016. The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 99.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its four component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.79, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.4%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
The facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staff turnover rate of 51.4%, earning a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 99.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 14, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8659843146 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8659843146 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445520?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.