Lakewood Place

Overview of Lakewood Place

Lakewood Place operates as a 46-bed assisted living and nursing home in Loudon, Tennessee, at 1125 Grove Street in Loudon County, just 0.1 miles from the city center. The three-story, privately owned facility (Kristie Valentino, owner; Lakewood Place Loudon, LLC, operator) has held its license since June 2006. Administrator Shelley Hicks oversees operations. The community offers private and companion suite accommodations and permits pets.

A one-star CMS overall rating reflects substantial performance gaps: health inspections run 31.5% below Tennessee averages, staffing measures 59.2% below state norms at 2 hours 47 minutes per resident daily (ranked 163rd of 172 facilities), and quality measures fall 46.4% below average.

Weekend nursing drops to 2 hours 34 minutes per resident (23% below state average). The 113-person workforce comprises 79 employees and 34 contractors (30% contractor rate). Clinical staffing includes 8 RNs, 36 LPNs, and 35 CNAs, along with clinical nurse specialists, speech language pathologists, and mental health workers. Staff-to-resident ratio of 1.16:1 runs significantly below state average of 1.75:1, indicating lower staffing density relative to census.

August 2025 inspection identified 24 total citations across 5 inspections since 2022; ranked 144th of 176 Tennessee facilities by total citations. No critical or serious citations documented; 23 moderate and 1 minor. Deficiency themes center on quality of life and care (29%), resident rights (13%), and infection control (4%). No federal penalties imposed in past three years.

Strengths: depressive symptoms 0.0%, urinary tract infections 1.1%, antipsychotic use 9.8%, vaccination rates 100% (pneumococcal and influenza). Weaknesses: walking ability decline 35.6% (64% worse than state average), falls with major injury 4.6%, pressure ulcers 6.4%, high-risk clinical events 34% worse.

Current census is 43 of 46 beds (94% occupancy). Resident demographics: 74.2% female, 100% white, age concentration 75–89 years. Payer mix comprises 58.8% Medicaid, 39.2% private pay, 2.1% Medicare.

2023 financial performance: $10.5M revenue, -$174.3K operating loss, payroll 34% of revenue.

Occupancy declined from 65.6% (2019) to 50.7% (2023), reflecting financial pressures and operational challenges.

Facility Direct Line (865) 458-4123

46-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

20 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 27 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

94%

Higher than the Tennessee average: 71.6%

Occupied beds

43 / 46

Average occupied beds in Tennessee homes 82 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Care Living Facility

IssuanceJune 4, 2006

ExpirationAugust 6, 2027

CountyLoudon

License Number00000265

Lakewood Place is legally operated by Lakewood Place Loudon, LLC, and administered by Shelley Hicks.

Residents information

Stay stats

486 days

Discharges

To hospital 1
To Private Residence or Home 4

Demographics

GENDER

Female Residents 74.2%
Male Residents 25.8%

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Under 60 3.2%
60-64 6.5%
65-69 4.8%
70-74 8.1%
75-79 22.6%
80-84 17.7%
85-89 22.6%
90 or more 14.5%

ETHNICITY

White Residents 100%

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private / Companion Suites

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

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