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Life Care Center of La Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · La Center, KY
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.
Residents enjoying time in a gazebo in the garden Cozy living room with comfortable furniture and natural light Cozy resident room with a bed and chair A staff member assisting a resident with exercise equipment Therapist assisting a resident with exercise equipment Staff member assisting a resident in a facility kitchen Therapist assisting a resident in a rehabilitation session

Life Care Center of La Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · La Center, KY
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.
252 W. 5Th St, La Center, KY 42056 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Life Care Center of La Center

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Life Care Center of La Center is a 70-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by La Center Operations, LLC at 252 West 5th Street in La Center, Ballard County, Kentucky. Services include Alzheimer’s and dementia care, memory care, respite care, and physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with an average stay of 89 days and a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents.

The facility is graded 5 stars by CMS, 79.2 percent above Kentucky’s average, with all four sub-ratings above state mean. Health inspection performance runs 70.1 percent above Kentucky’s average. Across 2 inspections since 2018, the community totaled 9 citations, all moderate in severity, with no critical or serious findings, complaint investigations, fines, and payment denials across eight years. Nurse hours reach 3h 43m per resident daily, 8 percent above Kentucky’s average. The facility has limited availability at 87.8 percent occupancy which is above Kentucky’s 81.3 percent average.

Amenities feature a community re-entry program, a certified dietitian, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop. In place are a certified activity director and resident and family councils.

With consistently above-average ratings across all CMS categories, Life Care Center of La Center is best for skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care in rural Ballard County.

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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.
▲ 77.6% Above KY avg. ▲ 77.6% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.8Click 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.
▲ 71.4% Above KY avg. ▲ 71.4% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.9Click 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.
▲ 49.9% Above KY avg. ▲ 49.9% 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.
▲ 72.7% Above KY avg. ▲ 72.7% Above KY avg.KY average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Kentucky averages

Rank #44 / 189Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 189 homes in Kentucky for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Kentucky average, with a ranking across 189 Kentucky facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 44th out of 189 homes 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.

3h 43m

At state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
38m
−17% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
52m
+6% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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.
2h 12m
−9% State avg: 2h 26m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 18m
−6% State avg: 3h 30m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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.
6m
+42% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
16m
−49% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 28m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Physical Therapist is +42% above Kentucky average

Capacity and availability

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.
89 days
Bed community size
70-bed community Rank #189 / 341Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 341 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #54 / 161Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 161 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #237 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 237th out of 403 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #104 / 168Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 168 homes in Kentucky for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Kentucky average, with its Statewide rank out of 168. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Kentucky average: 81.3%
Occupied beds
60 / 70
Average occupied beds in Kentucky homes 80 beds

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Emergency Call System
Wi-Fi
Activities
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Courtyard
Library
Pet Friendly
Religious Services
Cable Tv
Transportation

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Inspection History

In Kentucky, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Inspector General is the regulatory authority that conducts inspections and investigates complaints in all long-term care homes.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 9 deficiencies 3 inspections

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

Since 2018 vs. Kentucky state average
Overall vs. KY average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Kentucky average:
• Total deficiencies (50% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (100% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility KY Average vs. KY Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 9 6 This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical Kentucky nursing home (9 vs. KY avg 6).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.0 1.5 This facility has 100% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Kentucky nursing home (3 vs. KY avg 1.5).↑ 100% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility KY Average vs. KY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3 4 This facility has had 25% fewer total inspections than the Kentucky average (3 vs. KY avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 2

State average 2.9

Last Health inspection on Dec 2019

Total health citations
9 Rank #65 / 191Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 191 homes in Kentucky for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Kentucky State average, with a ranking across all 191 KY facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 13.5

Citations per inspection
4.5 Rank #108 / 191Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 191 homes in Kentucky for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Kentucky mean across 191 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.4

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

All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1.1

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

0 critical citations State average: 1.1
0 serious citations State average: 0.6
9 moderate citations State average: 11.6
0 minor citations State average: 0.1
Citations history (last 8 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 18, 2019
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Dec 18, 2019
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Dec 18, 2019
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Sep 27, 2018
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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 76
Employees 71
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.33 : 1
23% fewer staff per resident than Kentucky average
Kentucky average ratio: 1.72 : 1 Kentucky average ratio: 1.72 : 1See full Kentucky ranking
Avg staff/day 31
Average shift 8.9 hours
5% better than Kentucky average
Kentucky average: 8.5 hours Kentucky average shift: 8.5 hoursSee full Kentucky ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 25,488

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 6 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 35 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 35
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.5%

140 contractor hours this quarter

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

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 Assistant 35 0 35 12,189 92 100% 9.8
Licensed Practical Nurse 10 0 10 4,316 92 100% 10
Registered Nurse 6 0 6 1,586 92 100% 9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist 3 0 3 1,403 67 73% 7.8
Speech Language Pathologist 4 0 4 958 69 75% 7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 2 0 2 800 71 77% 7.1
Administrator 1 0 1 528 66 72% 8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 1 0 1 523 68 74% 7.7
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 460 64 70% 7.2
Qualified Social Worker 2 0 2 459 59 64% 7.4
Dietitian 1 0 1 450 58 63% 7.8
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 445 57 62% 7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 438 57 62% 7.5
Physical Therapy Aide 1 0 1 281 47 51% 6
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 1 1 90 15 16% 6
Medical Director 0 1 1 29 3 3% 9.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 3 3 22 4 4% 2.8
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 77%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 62%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 62%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 51%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 16%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 4%
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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. 7.8
26% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.4
19% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 18.9

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 12.6%
25% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.0%
39% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.7%
6% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 20.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
61% worse than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 3.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.0%
66% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 5.8%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
74% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 1.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
7% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 6.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
76% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 14.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.7%
76% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 15.6%

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

Kentucky average: 93.9%

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 91.3%
9% better than Kentucky average

Kentucky average: 83.7%

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

Kentucky average: 1.9%

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: 83.6%

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%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 57
Medicare
7
12.3% of residents
Medicaid
40
70.2% of residents
Private pay or other
10
17.5% 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
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."
$6.9M
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."
$785.1K
For-profit 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."
$6.9M Rank #135 / 184Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 135th out of 184 homes 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 %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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."
$785.1K
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.
$4.7K
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 #99 / 184Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 184 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
$4.1M 59.8% 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 #20 / 184Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 184 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Kentucky that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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).
$2.0M
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).
$6.1M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Ginger Atkins.

This home is owned by Ginger Atkins

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 185320

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Who this home usually serves

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.

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

Admissions
246 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 39%
Medicaid 26%
Discharges
244 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 23%
Private pay 52%
Medicaid 25%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Lauren Powers
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #52 / 184
$5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #40 / 184
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #59 / 184
185466
Magnolia Village
NH
SNF
 Bowling Green (Eastland Park)
60
Facility 60
KY AVG 82
Rank #223 / 341
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #15 / 168
+15%
2.56
Facility 2.56
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #176 / 189
-32% -32%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
8
Facility 8
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #47 / 191
4.0
Facility 4.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #89 / 191
- 58 -
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 43
Rank #237 / 403
Magnolia Village Health Center LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #139 / 184
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #154 / 184
41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #145 / 184
185435
Twin Rivers Nursing And Rehab Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
 Owensboro
132
Facility 132
KY AVG 82
Rank #36 / 341
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #145 / 168
-14%
3.39
Facility 3.39
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #74 / 189
-6% -10%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
18
Facility 18
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #140 / 191
9.0
Facility 9.0
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #183 / 191
- 96 -
52
Facility 52
KY AVG 43
Rank #147 / 403
Myra Raymer
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #81 / 184
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #52 / 184
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #34 / 184
185087
Life Care Center of La Center
NH
SNF
 La Center
70
Facility 70
KY AVG 82
Rank #189 / 341
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
KY AVG 84.3
Rank #104 / 168
+2%
3.72
Facility 3.72
KY AVG 3.75
Rank #44 / 189
-27% -1%
$0
Facility $0
KY AVG $65.4k
Rank #1 / 195
9
Facility 9
KY AVG 13.5
Rank #65 / 191
4.5
Facility 4.5
KY AVG 4.4
Rank #108 / 191
- 60 -
37
Facility 37
KY AVG 43
Rank #237 / 403
Ginger Atkins
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $9.8M
Rank #135 / 184
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG $4.8M
Rank #99 / 184
59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
KY AVG 48.9%
Rank #20 / 184
185320
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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. Somewhat walkable. 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 86%.

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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