Life Care Center Of Elizabethton
Elizabethton, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445302) · 158 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,036
Phone: (423) 542-4133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Elizabethton has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Life Care Center of Elizabethton reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
Life Care Center of Elizabethton has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,036.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Elizabethton is a for-profit nursing home located in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 1993 and is licensed for 158 certified beds, with an average daily census of 122.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,036.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 53.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $10,036.00 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 currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 158 certified beds and an average daily census of 122.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 15, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 4235424133 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 4235424133 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445302?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.