Life Care Center of Morristown
501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN 37814 · (423) 581-5435
For profit - Corporation · 161 certified beds
Life Care Center of Morristown has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 2 citations (the Tennessee average is 4.4). 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 August 27, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 27, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 27, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 17, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 26, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 26, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.35 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.68 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.90 | 1.09 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.6% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 161 |
| Average residents per day | 82.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Heritage Center Morristown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Shannondale of Maryville Health Care Center Maryville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation Maryville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocoee Transitional Care Center LLC Maryville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Foothills Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Maryville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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