The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY
WARTBURG, TN · Medicare-certified · 124 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORGAN COUNTY in Wartburg, TN has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection score, 3-star staffing and quality scores, and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.49 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also had $8,512 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent citations involving accident hazards/supervision, care planning, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4896 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 17, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $8,512recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4896.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.66
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20
- Nurse aides
- 1.63
- Weekend nursing
- 2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
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
20.5%31.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.7%3.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.6%5.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%1.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
16.7%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.7%6.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
40%39.7%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%2.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%18.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
12%5.8%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.9%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited November 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $4,256 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $8,512 in total fines.
- $4,256
Federal fine
Sep 17, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67 residents on an average day (54% of 124 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 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.