The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Life Care Center of Gwinnett
Lawrenceville, GA · Medicare-certified · 163 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Gwinnett has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but only average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It reports 3.60 nurse hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling and care-planning issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6035 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6035.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.61
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.6%15%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%5.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2%4.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.3%14%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%17.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.9%18%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.2%7.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.3%63.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—45.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.5%71.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 83.7 residents on an average day (51% of 163 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.