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Life Care Center Of Elizabethton
1641 Highway 19e, Elizabethton, TN 376434235424133158 certified beds · 122 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2018
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 8● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$10,036
1 fine
Last survey
2024-02-29
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Tennessee Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | Complaint | 003 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-14 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-12-10 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2018-11-15 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Tennessee Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-12-05Record 445302-20240229-F684
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity JHarm
Staffing
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-12-05Record 445302-20240229-F711
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-12-05Record 445302-20240229-F756
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F561
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F609
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F656
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F695
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F732
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-28Record 445302-20231114-F842
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2018-12-07Record 445302-20181115-F644
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | Civil money penalty | $10,036 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.40
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.44
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.82
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover53%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover47%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.0% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 5.3% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 41.9% | 31.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund I Investments Limited Partnership Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 96% | — | — |
| Archer, Melissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elizabethton Medical Investors LP Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grindstaff, Brandy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hcf Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solomon, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tumkur, Deepika Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Archer, Melissa Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Consolidated Resources Health Care Fund I LP Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elizabethton Medical Investors LP Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fund I Investments Limited Partnership Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grindstaff, Brandy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Grindstaff, Brandy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hcf Inc Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Solomon, Jennifer Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tumkur, Deepika Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Tennessee.
No county cost figures on file for Carter.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hall Nursing Home Elizabethton | 0.2 mi | 2025-09-17 | 000 |
| Signature Healthcare Of Elizabethton Rehab & Welln Elizabethton | 0.9 mi | 2025-05-07 | 010 |
| Hermitage Health Center Elizabethton | 1.0 mi | 2025-05-20 | 020 |
| Hillview Health Center Elizabethton | 1.1 mi | 2023-11-14 | 030 |
| Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living Johnson City | 8.1 mi | 2026-05-13 | 030 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |