Laughlin Health Care Center
801 E McKee St, Greeneville, TN 37743 · (423) 638-9226
Government - Federal · 90 certified beds
Laughlin Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2023, found 14 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $9,770 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 October 5, 2023 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.October 5, 2023 · F0657 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 5, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: 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.October 5, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 5, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.October 5, 2023 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.October 5, 2023 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.October 5, 2023 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.October 5, 2023 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 5, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.October 5, 2023 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.October 5, 2023 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.October 5, 2023 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.October 5, 2023 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.October 5, 2023 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,885October 5, 2023
- Fine of $4,885October 5, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 21 daysStarting November 8, 2023
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 | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.46 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.65 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 63.3% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Federal |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 48.5 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Signature Healthcare of Greeneville Greeneville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Greeneville Greeneville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Durham-Hensley Health and Rehabilitation Chuckey · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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