Life Care Center of Blount County
Nursing Home · Louisville, TN
CMS certification number445520
Contact & location
1965 Stewart LaneLouisville, TN 37777
Blount County
- Phone
- (865) 984-3146
- ZIP code
- 37777 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 99.1 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Blount Medical Investors INC.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 14, 2016
- Participates in
- Medicare
- 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
- 3.79 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.88 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.96 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.94 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.12 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.4 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 59.3 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 1, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 15 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-07-01 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2026-07-01 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-21 |
| 2024-12-06 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-06 | 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 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-06 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-01-02 |
| 2024-07-10 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-10 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-10 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2021-09-22 | 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 2021-10-20 |
| 2021-09-22 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-10-20 |
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 $8,018 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-10 | Fine | $8,018 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miranda, Juan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salazar-Catron, Teresa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (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 | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kovach, Laurinda (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miranda, Juan (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solomon, Jennifer (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kovach, Laurinda (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miranda, Juan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Salazar-Catron, Teresa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Solomon, Jennifer (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Blount County?
Life Care Center of Blount County has a 3-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 Blount County have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Blount County been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,018 in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Blount County?
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 Blount County?
(865) 984-3146. The facility is located at 1965 Stewart Lane, Louisville, TN 37777.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.