Life Care Center of Gray
791 Old Gray Station Road, Johnson City, TN 37615 · (423) 477-7146
For profit - Corporation · 133 certified beds
Life Care Center of Gray has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2023, found 6 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,039 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 19, 2023 found 6 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.September 19, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor 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.September 19, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.September 19, 2023 · F0644 · 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.September 19, 2023 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.September 19, 2023 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 19, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 20, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).April 12, 2024 · F0603 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 12, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 12, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · 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.April 12, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.April 12, 2024 · F0675 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,039April 12, 2024
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 | 3.40 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.91 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 133 |
| Average residents per day | 56 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Abundant Christian Living Community Rehabilitation Johnson City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- NHC Healthcare, Johnson City Johnson City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living Johnson City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Agape Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, a Waters Cm Johnson City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC Johnson City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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