Life Care Center of Gwinnett
3850 Safehaven Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 · (770) 923-0005
For profit - Corporation · 163 certified beds
Life Care Center of Gwinnett has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 5 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 18, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 18, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 18, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.June 18, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 18, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.June 18, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.June 18, 2026 · F0577 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.June 18, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.June 18, 2026 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 18, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 10, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.60 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.07 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 163 |
| Average residents per day | 83.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Delmar Gardens of Gwinnett Lawrenceville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Ctr of Lawrenceville Lawrenceville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Mesun Health and Rehabilitation Center Lawrenceville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth - Lanier Buford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- PruittHealth - Lilburn Lilburn · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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