Life Care Center of Blount County

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Life Care Center of Blount County

CMS overall rating

1965 Stewart Lane, Louisville, TN 37777 View map

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Life Care Center of Blount County accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Life Care Center of Blount County accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Life Care Center of Blount County

Life Care Center of Blount County is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility administered by Maria Farmer in Louisville, Tennessee that’s owned by Blount Medical Investors, Inc. Licensed in 2015 serving Blount County, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay. It runs primarily as a short-stay destination, with an average stay of 34 days and occupancy of 83.4 percent, above Tennessee’s 73 percent average.
CMS scores the facility 3 stars, with quality measures 34 percent above Tennessee’s average and a staffing rating 22 percent above the state benchmark. Long-stay quality measures are rated significantly above average: hospitalizations at 0.78 per 1,000 resident days are 51 percent better than Tennessee’s 1.58 average, and ED visits at 0.85 per 1,000 days are 46 percent better than the state figure. Pressure ulcer rates at 1.8 percent are 67 percent below Tennessee’s average. Short-stay self-care at discharge reaches 75.1 percent, 40 percent above the state benchmark, and the community return rate of 56.3 percent is 11 percent better than Tennessee’s 50.6 percent average. Short-stay re-hospitalization at 25.2 percent is 14 percent worse than the state average, worth discussing with facility leadership for residents at higher clinical risk. The health inspection rating runs 31.5 percent below Tennessee’s average. 20 total health citations since 2020 include 1 serious citation and 3 abuse, neglect, and exploitation deficiencies across six years, with 6 of the 20 citations arising from complaint investigations. A $8,000 civil money penalty was assessed in July 2024. RN hours at 49 minutes per resident per day are 32 percent above Tennessee’s 37 minutes average, and weekend RN hours at 39 minutes per day are 63 percent above the state benchmark of 24 minutes. Physical therapist hours at 9 minutes per day are 80 percent above Tennessee’s average, supporting the facility’s rehabilitation focus.
Amenities are an Alzheimer’s and dementia care program, a fine dining program, a Community Re-Entry Program, and landscaped grounds and courtyards.
Life Care Center of Blount County suits Blount County families seeking post-acute rehabilitation with strong long-stay clinical outcomes and above-average therapy staffing. Families should review the abuse and neglect citations, complaint investigation history, and the worse-than-state-average short-stay re-hospitalization for residents at higher clinical risk before finalizing placement.

Facility Direct Line (865) 984-3146

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 28m per day

vs avg

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +78% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	45m per day	▲ 21% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	59m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 52m per day	▼ 13% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 4m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	9m per day	▲ 78% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	38m per day	▲ 56% State avg: 24m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

34 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

10 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 2 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%

Occupied beds

100 / 120

Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 16, 2015

License Number00000408

CMS Certification Number445520

Life Care Center of Blount County is administered by Maria Farmer.

Owner NameBlount Medical Investors, Inc

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

Certified Dietitian

Community Re-Entry Program

Complimentary Wireless Internet

Daily Activity Schedule

Family/Resident Councils

Fine Dining Program

Flat-Screen Tvs

Flexible Visiting Hours

Full-Time

Certified Activity Director

Homelike Setting

Housekeeping And Laundry Services

Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards

Library

Non-Smoking Facility

Pet Visitors Allowed

Private And Semiprivate Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Religious Services

Patient/Family Education Program

Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

Transportation Services

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Since 2024 · 2 years of data 1 citation

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Tennessee state average

Overall vs. TN average

Latest Inspection September 22, 2021

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	TN Average	vs. TN Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (1 vs. TN avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2024.	0.5	2	This facility has 75% fewer citations per year than a typical Tennessee assisted living residence (0.5 vs. TN avg 2).↓ 75% better

Show Inspection Reports

Inspections since 2020

Total health inspections 5

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

State average N/A

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

14 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

19 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 6 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 06, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Dec 06, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 06, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 06, 2024

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Resident Rights 3 deficiencies (15%)

Quality of Life & Care 3 deficiencies (15%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (15%)

Infection Control 1 deficiency (5%)

Administration 1 deficiency (5%)

Total staff 162

Employees 154

Contractors 8

Staff to resident ratio 1.74 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 57

Average shift 8.4 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 44,131

Nursing staff breakdown

9.4 hours

9.9 hours

8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

397 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	58	0	58	16,812	92	100%	8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	30	0	30	7,053	92	100%	9.9
Registered Nurse	17	0	17	4,835	92	100%	9.4
Speech Language Pathologist	10	0	10	2,285	91	99%	6.9
Physical Therapy Aide	6	0	6	2,204	91	99%	7.7
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	1,847	80	87%	9.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,533	83	90%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	5	0	5	1,525	89	97%	7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	1,344	67	73%	7.5
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	800	63	68%	7.2
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	768	65	71%	6.7
Other Social Services Staff	1	0	1	642	70	76%	9.2
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	469	64	70%	7.3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	450	58	63%	7.8
Nurse Practitioner	3	0	3	385	45	49%	8.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	3	3	278	43	47%	6.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	227	33	36%	6.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	75	7	8%	10.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	44	3	3%	14.5
Nurse Aide in Training	1	0	1	29	4	4%	7.3

58 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

30 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

17 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

10 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 99%

6 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 99%

4 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 87%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 90%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 97%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 73%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 68%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 71%

1 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 76%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 63%

3 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 49%

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 47%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 36%

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 8%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

1 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 4%

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Total fines amount $8K

91% lower than State average

State average: $86K

Number of fines 1

43% fewer fines than State average

State average: 1.7

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison

This facility $8K

State average $86K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jul 10, 2024 · $8K

Civil Money Penalty Jul 10, 2024

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 10.9

In line with State average

State average: 10.5

Functional decline score 21.6

10% worse than State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 3.7

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.9%

20% better than State average

State average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 24.9%

15% worse than State average

State average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.9%

30% worse than State average

State average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury 4.8%

30% worse than State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.8%

67% better than State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.1%

In line with State average

State average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight 10.3%

63% worse than State average

State average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use 6.2%

62% better than State average

State average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.6%

10% better than State average

State average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than State average

State average: 94.5%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.78

51% better than State average

State average: 1.58

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.85

46% better than State average

State average: 1.57

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 3.4

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.6%

25% better than State average

State average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.9%

48% better than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine 87.6%

10% better than State average

State average: 79.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 25.2%

14% worse than State average

State average: 22.2%

Emergency department visits 8.6%

23% better than State average

State average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury 1.2%

55% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 75.1%

40% better than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 56.3%

11% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Total residents 93

Medicare

32.3% of residents

Private pay or other

67.7% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

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

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Blount County from 2016–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 83.4% ↑ 4.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $561.4K ↑ ~$36.5K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $9.4M ↑ ~$678.7K vs 2022

Operating Margin 3.8% ↓ 0.1pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	42.3%	70.7%	71.4%	70.0%	61.9%	74.7%	79.4%	83.4%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	-$1,898,899	-$80,913	$280,228	$162,802	$320,438	$272,520	$546,452	$593,328
Gross Revenue	$9,979,565	$17,090,595	$17,412,461	$16,479,807	$13,037,917	$18,056,470	$20,574,703	$20,145,046
Operating Expenses	$9,061,446	$12,433,285	$12,134,369	$11,920,300	$11,404,255	$12,410,021	$13,093,250	$14,244,615
Net Patient Income	-$1,940,157	-$118,510	$247,115	$121,109	-$996,040	$10,262	$524,874	$561,355
Net Patient Revenue	$7,121,289	$12,314,775	$12,381,484	$12,041,409	$10,408,215	$12,420,283	$13,618,124	$14,805,970
Payroll Costs	$5,654,827	$8,067,347	$8,218,596	$7,774,228	$7,048,008	$8,326,075	$8,673,544	$9,352,289
Operating Margin %	-27.2%	-1.0%	2.0%	1.0%	-9.6%	0.1%	3.9%	3.8%
Medicare %	64.0%	48.5%	49.6%	46.4%	37.9%	34.5%	35.7%	32.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	36.0%	51.5%	50.4%	53.6%	62.1%	65.5%	64.3%	68.0%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$398	$398	$396	$393	$383	$380	$392	$406
Cost/Day	$506	$402	$388	$389	$419	$379	$377	$390
Avg Length of Stay	27.6 days	25.7 days	33.1 days	23.0 days	31.9 days	33.9 days	33.3 days	33.8 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$14.8M

Net patient income

$561.4K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$14.8M

Net patient income

$561.4K

Other income

$32.0K

Payroll costs

$9.4M 63.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.9M

Total costs

$14.2M

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (58% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 42%

Private pay 58%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 36%

Private pay 64%

2.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Louisville's city center to Life Care Center of Blount County's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Who is the owner of Life Care Center of Blount County?

Life Care Center of Blount County is legally operated by Blount Medical Investors, Inc., and administered by Maria Farmer.

Is Life Care Center of Blount County in a walkable area?

Life Care Center of Blount County has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Life Care Center of Blount County?

According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of Blount County's license number is 00000408.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Blount County?

Life Care Center of Blount County's occupancy is 83%.

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

Life Care Center of Blount County is registered as a for-profit in TN.

Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of Blount County?

Maria Farmer is the administrator of Life Care Center of Blount County.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Blount County have?

Life Care Center of Blount County has 120 beds.

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Life Care Center of Blount County

Overview of Life Care Center of Blount County

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Tennessee state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)

Citations history (last 6 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

58 Certified Nursing Assistant

30 Licensed Practical Nurse

17 Registered Nurse

10 Speech Language Pathologist

6 Physical Therapy Aide

4 RN Director of Nursing

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Dental Services Staff

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Other Social Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

3 Nurse Practitioner

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

4 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

1 Nurse Aide in Training

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Admissions

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