Life Care Center of Gray
Nursing Home · Gray, TN
CMS certification number445479
Contact & location
791 Old Gray Station RoadGray, TN 37615
Washington County
- Phone
- (423) 477-7146
- ZIP code
- 37615 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 133
- Residents per day
- 56.0 (42% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Gray Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 24, 2005
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.40 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.91 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.88 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.80 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 19, 2023
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 6 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2023-09-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2018-10-31 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-12-15 |
| 2018-10-31 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. F0646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-12-15 |
| 2018-10-31 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-12-15 |
| 2018-10-31 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2018-12-15 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,039 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-12 | Fine | $10,039 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lee, Ashley (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Gray?
Life Care Center of Gray has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Tennessee.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Gray have?
It has 133 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Gray been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $10,039 in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Gray?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Gray?
(423) 477-7146. The facility is located at 791 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, TN 37615.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.