Life Care Center Of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445275) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (865) 475-6097 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Jefferson City has a CMS overall star rating of 3, 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 Jefferson City reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Life Care Center Of Jefferson City has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Jefferson City is a for-profit nursing home in Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Tennessee, certified for 121 beds and averaging 94.7 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1992, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid 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 health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.54 per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
This 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. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 121 beds and averages 94.7 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 has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 21, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3), health inspections (3), quality measures (3), and staffing (2) — each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8654756097 and 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 8654756097 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445275?state=TN for the most current CMS data.
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.