Life Care Center Of Morristown
Morristown, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445314) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 581-5435 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Morristown holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Morristown reports total nurse staffing of about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Life Care Center Of Morristown has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Morristown is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Morristown, Hamblen County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 161 beds and reports an average of 82.2 residents. It has been operating under Medicare/Medicaid certification since July 1993 and is owned by a for-profit corporation, part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status reported for this location. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and other figures are updated periodically.
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 Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
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 about 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a 24.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 161 beds with an average of 82.2 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 has 194 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4235815435 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 4235815435 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445314?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.