LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON

1641 HIGHWAY 19E
ELIZABETHTON TN 37643
Phone: 4235424133

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality measures4/5
Long-stay quality4/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Tennessee average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Elizabethton average: 1.4 star lower (4.4), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds158
Average residents per day122.3
Occupancy77%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities)
CountyCarter
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1993-01-15
CMS certification number (CCN)445302
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.68
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.44
Registered nurse turnover47.1%
Total nursing staff turnover53.3%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$10,036
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $10,036 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 2, and quality measures 4.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON have?

CMS certifies 158 beds; the facility reports an average of 122.3 residents per day (about 77% occupancy).

Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $10,036 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.