Total health inspections
5
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Nursing Home
Overview of Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
56
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
63.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Occupancy rate
63.8%
Residents per day (avg)
112
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16.2M
Operating loss
-$978.9K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16,213,161.00
Operating loss
$-978,945.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.2M
56-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
55 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 33 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy Rate
80%
Occupied Beds
45 of 56
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
LicensedFacility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
October 25, 2011
License Expiration
January 11, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
00000392
CMS Certification Number:
445507
County:
Sevier
Accreditations:
Best Nursing Home - U.S. News & World Report 2026
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is legally operated by Highland Park Medical Investors, LLC, and administrated by Jamie Hercules.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Alex Butaud, Executive Director
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Operating Hours
24/7
Residents information
Stay stats
Average length of stay
528 days
Total residents
71
Total admissions (2024)
33
Total discharges (2024)
37
Discharges
- To hospital 2
- To Private Residence or Home 2
Demographics
GENDER
- Female Residents 76.1%
- Male Residents 23.9%
AGE DISTRIBUTION
- 65-69 2.8%
- 70-74 1.4%
- 75-79 8.5%
- 80-84 22.5%
- 85-89 32.4%
- 90 or more 32.4%
ETHNICITY
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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
-8%
+11%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Antioch (Hickory Woods Estates)
124
No
A+
33
LANDY, BENJAMIN
80.4%
$16,083,262.00
$6,502,341.00
40.4%
111.90
4.0219
16
-
-8%+11%+10%
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
-53%
-22%
+28%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville (Townhomes of Shadow Glen)
180
No
-
69
BETHANY VENTURES TN LLC
93.7%
$18,109,976.00
$10,476,270.00
57.8%
160.40
2.8210
12
2
-53%-22%+28%
AHC Cumberland
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nashville (Bordeaux)
-
No
-
9
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
AHC of Nashville
-49%
+336%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
TN 37203
49
No
-
-
-
318.5%
$10,332,267.00
$3,761,703.00
36.4%
-
-
-
-
-49%
-
+336%
Green Hills Center for Rehabilitation
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
-
72
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Antioch (Hickory Woods Estates)
Bed Count:
124
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LANDY, BENJAMIN
CCN:
445507
Occupancy:
80.4%
Home Revenue:
$16,083,262.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,502,341.00
Payroll %:
40.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
111.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0219
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Nashville (Townhomes of Shadow Glen)
Bed Count:
180
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BETHANY VENTURES TN LLC
CCN:
445159
Occupancy:
93.7%
Home Revenue:
$18,109,976.00
Payroll Costs:
$10,476,270.00
Payroll %:
57.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
160.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.8210
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-53%
-53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-22%
-22%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
AHC of Nashville
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
TN 37203
Bed Count:
49
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
445538
Occupancy:
318.5%
Home Revenue:
$10,332,267.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,761,703.00
Payroll %:
36.4%
RN share vs State Avg:
-49%
-49%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+336%
+336%Places of interest near Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
5.1 miles from city center — 8.14 miles to nearest hospital (TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center)
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
212
Total Staff
208
Employees
4
Contractors
58,710
Total Hours (Quarter)
75
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 10.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 9.1 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 9.2 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
137 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
43 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
10 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
125 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 0 | 83 | 23,063 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 34 | 0 | 34 | 12,294 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 5,035 | 91 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,485 | 82 | 90% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,243 | 80 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,234 | 74 | 81% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,104 | 81 | 89% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,918 | 78 | 86% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,771 | 80 | 88% | 6.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,204 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 972 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 900 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 569 | 63 | 69% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 250 | 26 | 29% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 80 | 6 | 7% | 11.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 3 | 3% | 15 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
16
Citations per inspection
3.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.6
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
16 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 23, 2024
Corrected
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
111
Total Residents
Medicare
62
(55.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
35
(31.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
14
(12.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
24% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.1
44% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 19.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.0%
6% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.0%
52% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 21.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
36.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
36.3%
75% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 20.7%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
79% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.9%
65% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%
8% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.7%
37% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 6.3%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.4%
5% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.7%
72% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 16.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
9% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 89.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.2%
14% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 94.5%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.90
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.90
43% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.58
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.44
72% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.57
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
18% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.3%
81% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 1.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
76.1%
5% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 79.8%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
22.8%
In line with Tennessee averageTennessee average: 22.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.4%
52% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.8%
9% worse than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.4%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.4%
27% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
64.1%
27% better than Tennessee averageTennessee average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Hickory Woods based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
63.8%
↑ 1.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$978,945
↓ ~$128K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,679,122
↑ ~$747K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.1%
↓ 0.8pp vs 2022
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