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Life Care Center of Elizabethton

1641 Highway 19e, Elizabethton, TN, 37643

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Life Care Center of Elizabethton, with 11 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $10,036 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
158
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Carter Co. avg 4.67Tennessee avg 2.99This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Carter Co. avg: 4.67. Tennessee avg: 2.99.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

11
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
3
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
12018
72023
32024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $10,036 total · Feb 29, 2024
  1. Feb 29, 2024$10,036

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)14.98%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.7%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.46%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Fund I Investments Limited Partnership5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hcf IncINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Archer, MelissaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Grindstaff, BrandyMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Solomon, JenniferMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Cross, CindyCORPORATE OFFICER
Fletcher, ToddCORPORATE OFFICER
Henry, TerryCORPORATE OFFICER
Lay, LisaCORPORATE OFFICER
Swanker, RichardCORPORATE OFFICER
Thurmond, JoanCORPORATE OFFICER
Ziegler, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Elizabethton Medical Investors LPOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hcf IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Archer, MelissaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Grindstaff, BrandyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Preston, AubreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Solomon, JenniferOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Tumkur, DeepikaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LPGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Preston, ForrestLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LPADP OF THE SNF
Elizabethton Medical Investors LPADP OF THE SNF
Fund I Investments Limited PartnershipADP OF THE SNF
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.ADP OF THE SNF
Grindstaff, BrandyADP OF THE SNF
Preston, ForrestADP OF THE SNF
Tumkur, DeepikaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Carter County.

1641 Highway 19e, Elizabethton
Carter County · TN · 37643
158 certified beds36.3423, -82.2260

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood
CCN 445002
Lewisburg, TN433Not shown$0
Nhc Healthcare, Dickson
CCN 445004
Dickson, TN544Not shown$0
Siskin Subacute West
CCN 445008
Chattanooga, TN215Not shown$93,919
Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga
CCN 445013
Chattanooga, TN331Not shown$0
Asbury Place at Maryville
CCN 445017
Maryville, TN121Shown$0
Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City
CCN 445024
Johnson City, TN553Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life Care Center of Elizabethton's CMS rating?

Life Care Center of Elizabethton has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Life Care Center of Elizabethton located?

Life Care Center of Elizabethton is located at 1641 Highway 19e, Elizabethton, TN, 37643 in Carter County, and CMS lists 158 certified beds.

Does Life Care Center of Elizabethton have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $10,036 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Life Care Center of Elizabethton over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Life Care Center of Elizabethton's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Life Care Center of Elizabethton's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4.67 across 6 facilities in Carter County, and 2.99 across Tennessee. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Life Care Center of Elizabethton's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Elizabethton's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
445302
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
158
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 11 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Feb 29, 20240684JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 5, 2023
Feb 29, 20240711JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 5, 2023
Feb 29, 20240756JComplaintPast Non-ComplianceDec 5, 2023
Nov 14, 20230561DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 14, 20230584DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 14, 20230609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 14, 20230656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 14, 20230695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 14, 20230732DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 14, 20230842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 28, 2023
Nov 15, 20180644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 7, 2018

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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