The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2018 — 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 HIXSON
HIXSON, TN · Medicare-certified · 108 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF HIXSON has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspections and 3-star staffing and quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.12 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1198 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 12, 2022Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1198.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 2.43
- Weekend nursing
- 3.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
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
30.8%18.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.3%4.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%4.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.2%4.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%25.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—37.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.9%29.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.3%1.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%28.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%0%Improving
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
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%97.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%98.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to fully assess a resident promptly on admission and then keep that assessment updated regularly. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 636 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 86.2 residents on an average day (80% of 108 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.