Life Care Center of La Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · La Center, KY
ALM Inspection Grade A Info ALM's inspection grade is 95 / 100, an A — 12 points above the Kentucky average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Life Care Center of La Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · La Center, KY
ALM Inspection Grade A Info ALM's inspection grade is 95 / 100, an A — 12 points above the Kentucky average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Life Care Center of La Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Life Care Center of La Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of La Center

Located in La Center, KY, Life Care Center of La Center is a nursing home administered by Ginger Atkins that provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Residents have access to care around the clock with 24-hour staffing available. Along with support with daily tasks, housekeeping and laundry are also available to help with household chores.

The home has 70 beds, with 61 beds occupied, indicating an 87.7% occupancy. Moreover, residents receive a total of 3 hours and 34 minutes of nursing care per resident each day, which represents the daily amount of nurse staffing time assigned to each resident. Individualized care plans are also tailored to each person’s needs, so planned services can reflect specific requirements.

A salon lets residents arrange grooming on-site, while available transportation provides an option for rides arranged through the community. Moreover, a library and courtyard provide spaces for entertainment and socialization.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. This suggests that Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and families can pay directly with personal funds. Meanwhile, the community reentry program is intended for residents preparing to return to community living.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 67.1% Above KY avg. ▲ 67.1% Above KY avg.KY average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 67.1% Above KY avg. ▲ 67.1% Above KY avg.KY average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 45.9% Above KY avg. ▲ 45.9% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 58.4% Above KY avg. ▲ 58.4% Above KY avg.KY average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 61st out of 193 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 4% · KY 3h 43mThis facility: 3h 34m per resident per day, 4% below the Kentucky average of 3h 43m (among Kentucky facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #61 / 193Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 61st out of 193 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kentucky average, with a ranking across 193 Kentucky facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 34m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +25% above Kentucky average

5 of 6 metrics below Kentucky average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3503512,18992100%9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse100104,31692100%10
Registered Nurse6061,58692100%9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,4036773%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist4049586975%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant2028007177%7.1
Administrator1015286672%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1015236874%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
RN Director of Nursing1014606470%7.2
Qualified Social Worker2024595964%7.4
Dietitian1014505863%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014455762%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff2024385762%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide1012814751%6
Occupational Therapy Aide011901516%6
Medical Director0112933%9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0332244%2.8
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
6 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 73%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 70 Rank #139 / 195Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 139th out of 195 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Kentucky facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #16 / 145Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th out of 145 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Kentucky facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #133 / 208Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 133rd out of 208 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Kentucky facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
37 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #100 / 163Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 100th out of 163 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kentucky average, with its Statewide rank out of 163. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
87.7% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 61.4 residents and 70 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Similar to the Kentucky average: 85%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
109 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care (Nursing Facility)
StatusActive
IssuanceFebruary 1, 2025
CountyBallard
License Number100011
CMS Certification Number185320

Ownership & Operating Entity

Life Care Center of La Center is administered by Ginger Atkins.

Owner NameLa Center Operations, LLC

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Dietitian

Additional Services

3 services
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Wi-Fi
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Courtyard
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Cable Tv
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

In-Room Features
Private Bathrooms

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2019 · 7 years of data · Last health inspection Dec 2019

ALM Inspection Grade

95 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

12 points above the Kentucky average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Strong

3 severity-weighted points · 10× lower than the typical CMS-certified KY facility (median: 30)

Enforcement Strong

No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions

Persistence Typical

32 days to fix issues · about the same as the typical CMS-certified KY facility (median: 32)

Inspection grade: 95 out of 100, letter grade A.
Total health inspections 1 State avg 2.9
Total health citations
3 Rank #8 / 194Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 8th out of 194 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kentucky State average, with a ranking across all 194 KY facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
State avg 12.5 (76% better than State average)
Citations per inspection
3 Rank #52 / 194Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 52nd out of 194 nursing homes we track in Kentucky for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kentucky mean across 194 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
State avg 4.18 (28% better than State average)
Citation severity
100% corrected 3 of 3 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 3 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 State avg 1 (100% better than State average)
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 State avg 0.6 (100% better than State average)
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
3 State avg 10.8 (72% better than State average)
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 State avg 0.1 (100% better than State average)
No harm, minimal risk
Citations history
Most recent first
Dec 18, 2019 3 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 3 citations
Resident Rights 1 deficiency (33%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (33%)
Quality of Life & Care 1 deficiency (33%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 3 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.1
18% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 8.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.3
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Kentucky avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.4%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.8%
44% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
24% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
12% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.2%
55% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 4.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
67% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.7%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.0%
89% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 17.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
85% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 94.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.22
35% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.87

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.85
61% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Kentucky avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.0%
11% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 84.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.0%
11% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.5%
24% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 0.0%
100% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 13.9%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 3.4%
340% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 51.4%
In line with Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 45.6%
10% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

34% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

28% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)

Total residents 61
Medicare
14
23% of residents
Medicaid
38
62.3% of residents
Private pay or other
9
14.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #137 / 186Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 137th out of 186 nursing homes we track in Kentucky. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Kentucky average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$11.2KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #101 / 186Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 101st out of 186 nursing homes we track in Kentucky. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Kentucky average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024 55.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #19 / 186Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 19th out of 186 nursing homes we track in Kentucky. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Kentucky average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Kentucky that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (39% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
196 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 39%
Private pay 34%
Medicaid 28%
Discharges
200 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 26%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 25%

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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KY AVG 3.72
Rank #28 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +14%+4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
1
Facility 1
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #1 / 194
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 194
-81A+
49
Facility 49
KY AVG 46
Rank #99 / 208
LP Owensboro, LLC
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #54 / 186
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #86 / 186
41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 41.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #156 / 186
185346
Middlesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Middlesboro
95
Facility 95
KY AVG 99
Rank #101 / 195
A+
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #22 / 163
+13%
3.31
Facility 3.31
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #85 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -26%-11%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
2
Facility 2
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #4 / 194
1.0
Facility 1.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #1 / 194
-92-
62
Facility 62
KY AVG 46
Rank #54 / 208
Middlesboro Operations, LLC
$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #72 / 186
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #77 / 186
41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #132 / 186
185240
Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Maysville
130
Facility 130
KY AVG 99
Rank #33 / 195
A
88.5%
Facility 88.5%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #90 / 163
+4%
3.08
Facility 3.08
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #125 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -49%-17%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
4
Facility 4
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #18 / 194
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #95 / 194
-115-
55
Facility 55
KY AVG 46
Rank #74 / 208
Maysville Operations, LLC
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #35 / 186
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #37 / 186
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #114 / 186
185207
Redbanks Colonial Terrace ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
IL
MC
SNF
Sebree
87
Facility 87
KY AVG 99
Rank #121 / 195
A+
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #110 / 163
0%
3.93
Facility 3.93
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #28 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -17%+6%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #8 / 194
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 194
-74A+
41
Facility 41
KY AVG 46
Rank #126 / 208
Redbanks Colonial Terrace, Inc
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #159 / 186
$4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #116 / 186
51.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 51.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #12 / 186
185291
Life Care Center of La Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
La Center
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 99
Rank #139 / 195
A
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
KY AVG 85%
Rank #100 / 163
+3%
3.56
Facility 3.56
KY AVG 3.72
Rank #61 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -27%-4%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $48.8k
Rank #1 / 197
3
Facility 3
KY AVG 12.5
Rank #8 / 194
3.0
Facility 3.0
KY AVG 4.2
Rank #52 / 194
-61-
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 46
Rank #133 / 208
La Center Operations, LLC
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #137 / 186
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #101 / 186
55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 55.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
KY AVG 48.8%
Rank #19 / 186
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of La Center

Who is the owner of Life Care Center of La Center?

Life Care Center of La Center is legally operated by La Center Operations, LLC, and administered by Ginger Atkins.

Is Life Care Center of La Center in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of La Center has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of La Center?

According to KY state health department records, Life Care Center of La Center's license number is 100011.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of La Center?

Life Care Center of La Center's occupancy is 87.7%.

How long has Life Care Center of La Center been in business?

Life Care Center of La Center has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center of La Center?

No, Life Care Center of La Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Life Care Center of La Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Life Care Center of La Center is registered as a for-profit in KY.

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