Life Care Center Of La Center
La Center, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185320) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 665-5681 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of La Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of La Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.9%.
Life Care Center Of La Center has no federal fines on record, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials on file according to CMS. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of La Center is a 70-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in La Center, Ballard County, Kentucky, with an average of 61.4 residents. The facility has been certified since February 1992 and operates as a for-profit corporation.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.56762 hours per resident per day, with 0.67500 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 25.9%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials on file. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this location rates above its chain's average.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
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 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56762 hours per resident per day, including 0.675 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 25.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 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 indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds with an average of 61.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 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 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
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 2706655681 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 2706655681 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185320?state=KY.
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.