Life Care Center of La Center
252 W. 5th Street · La Center, KY · 42056 · 2706655681
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.29 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (3 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2019
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 19, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 19, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2019
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 19, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 185320 · certified since February 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.