Life Care Center Of Morgan County
Wartburg, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445239) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $8,512
Phone: (423) 346-6691 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Morgan County has a CMS overall rating of 2 stars, below 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 Morgan County reports total nurse staffing of about 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
Life Care Center Of Morgan County has 2 federal fines on record totaling $8,512.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Morgan County is a for-profit nursing home in Wartburg, Tennessee, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1989. The facility is licensed for 124 beds and reports an average of 67 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.48956 hours per resident per day, including 0.66057 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $8,512.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under 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 chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures available at time of publication.
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 2 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing turnover is reported at 31.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $8,512.00 and no 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 in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 124 beds and reports an average of 67 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 includes 194 facilities 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 November 28, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4233466691 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4233466691 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445239?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.