Life Care Center of La Center
252 W. 5th Street, La Center, KY 42056 · CCN 185320
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 70
- Avg residents/day
- 60.1
- Phone
- 2706655681
Inspection history vs Kentucky & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Kentucky avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-14 | 0 | 3.3 | 9.5 | -3.3 better |
| 2 | 2019-12-18 | 3 | 4.8 | 9.8 | -1.8 better |
| 3 | 2018-09-27 | 6 | 5.2 | 9.3 | +0.8 worse |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.71 | 33.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.60 | 30.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.63 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (9)
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2019-12-18 · Health · corrected 2020-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-12-18 · Health · corrected 2020-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-12-18 · Health · corrected 2020-01-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2018-09-27 · Health · corrected 2018-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2018-09-27 · Health · corrected 2018-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2018-09-27 · Health · corrected 2018-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2018-09-27 · Health · corrected 2018-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2018-09-27 · Health · corrected 2018-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2018-09-27 · Health · corrected 2018-11-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2015-08-24 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-06-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-08-24 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-08-24 |
| ATKINS, GINGER | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2005-11-01 |
Other facilities in La Center
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.