Life Care Center of Morgan County
419 South Kingston Street · Wartburg, TN · 37887 · 4233466691
124 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 16, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2019
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 1, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2018
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 3, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 28, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445239 · certified since November 28, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.