Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Life Care Center of Morristown is a 161-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility owned by Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and administered by Victoria Bowen in Morristown, Tennessee. Licensed since 1992 and serving Hamblen County, the facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, supporting a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care residents, with 100 days average stay.
CMS grades Life Care Center of Morristown 5 stars, 63 percent above the Tennessee average, with above-average scores across all four sub-categories. The health inspection rating sits 37 percent above the state average, supported by a lean citation record: 8 total health citations since 2020 across four inspections, compared to Tennessee’s average of 15.4, placing the facility 39th of 176 in the state. At 2 citations per inspection, the community ranks 12th of 176 statewide. All 8 citations were moderate; none were critical or serious. The June 2024 inspection produced one already-corrected abuse and neglect citation. No penalties identified in the past three years. Long-stay quality measures are rated significantly above average. Hospitalization rates for long-stay residents run at 1.19 per 1,000 resident days, 25 percent better than the Tennessee average of 1.58. Only 5.2 percent of long-stay residents experienced increased need for daily activity assistance, 68 percent better than the state benchmark. Depressive symptom rates at 3.3 percent are 70 percent below the Tennessee average. Short-stay falls with major injury at 2.9 percent are notably worse than Tennessee’s 0.8 percent average, worth discussing with leadership for residents at fall risk.
Amenities include an Alzheimer’s and dementia care program, a Community Re-Entry Program, a fine dining program, and landscaped grounds and courtyards.
Life Care Center of Morristown suits families in Hamblen County wanting a highly rated facility for skilled nursing or long-term care, with a strong compliance record and demonstrably better-than-average long-stay health outcomes. Short-stay falls are worth reviewing with facility leadership.
Life Care Center of Morristown is administrated by Victoria Bowen.
In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Tennessee average 15.4
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
5 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Tennessee average: 1.1
Tennessee average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
158 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 0 | 41 | 12,909 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 6,057 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,989 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,656 | 68 | 74% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 903 | 71 | 77% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 901 | 74 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 523 | 67 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 55 | 60% | 8.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 448 | 63 | 68% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 426 | 56 | 61% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 330 | 62 | 67% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 326 | 52 | 57% | 5.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 236 | 31 | 34% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 11 | 12% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 10 | 11% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 6 | 7% | 6.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 2% | 14.5 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 1% | 14.5 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
55% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Morristown based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Morristown's city center to Life Care Center of Morristown's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Life Care Center of Morristown is located in Morristown, Tennessee.
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The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Morristown is Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of Morristown's license number is 00000101.
Victoria Bowen is the administrator of Life Care Center of Morristown.
Life Care Center of Morristown has 161 beds.
Yes — there are 22 photos of Life Care Center of Morristown in the photo gallery on this page.
Life Care Center of Morristown is located at 501 West Economy Road.
(423) 581-5435 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Morristown.
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