LIFE CARE CENTER OF MORRISTOWN – MORRISTOWN, TN

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Life Care Center Of Morristown

501 WEST ECONOMY ROAD, Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-5435
161 beds
All Morristown facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
75.11
Score /100
#5889
National Rank

#5889
of 14703 facilities
National
60.0% position
#133
of 303 in TN
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Hamblen
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Morristown
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 37814
ZIP Rank






About Life Care Center Of MorristownLife Care Center Of Morristown is located at 501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN, reachable at (423) 581-5435. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 161.0 certified beds and serves an average of 79 residents per day. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America network (194 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-07-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Life Care Center Of Morristown

Address

501 West Economy Road, Morristown, TN 37814

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 161 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
75.11
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5889 of 14703 nationally – #133 of 303 in Tennessee

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Life Care Center Of Morristown is a strong choice for families in the Morristown, TN area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLife Care Center Of Morristown currently provides 3 hours 24 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 25 min/day (2022) to 43 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 19.0%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 24 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 45 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours57 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 45 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours17 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $23,702. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 11.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,889
of 14,703
National
Top 40%
#133
of 303
TN State
Top 44% in TN
#2
of 2
️ Hamblen County
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
️ Morristown
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 37814
#2 of 2

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Morristown ranks 5889th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 133rd out of 303 nursing homes. In Morristown, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,058 nationally and RN hours rank #4,697 nationally (#64 in TN).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 3.53 #7,652 / 14,703 #158 / 303 Below average
2023 3.56 #7,307 / 14,703 #162 / 303 Above average
2024 3.46 #8,578 / 14,703 #183 / 303 Below average
2025 3.42 #9,624 / 14,703 #209 / 303 Below average
2026 3.41 #10,058 / 14,703 #241 / 303 Below average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank TN State Rank Note
2022 0.41 #10,601 / 14,703 #223 / 303 Below average
2023 0.56 #6,977 / 14,703 #110 / 303 Above average
2024 0.52 #7,778 / 14,703 #139 / 303 Below average
2025 0.67 #5,161 / 14,703 #80 / 303 Above average
2026 0.72 #4,697 / 14,703 #64 / 303 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Life Care Center Of Morristown is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (423) 581-5435 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Life Care Center Of Morristown holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.1/100, placing it #5889 of 14703 facilities nationally and #133 of 303 in Tennessee. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Life Care Center Of Morristown receives a reported average of 3 hours 24 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 57 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 45 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 45 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 19.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $23,702. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 11.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Morristown ranks 5889th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 133rd out of 303 nursing homes. In Morristown, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,058 nationally and RN hours rank #4,697 nationally (#64 in TN). Our composite quality score of 75.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Morristown, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/morristown/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

501 WEST ECONOMY ROAD, Morristown, TN 37814
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LLC
Legal Name

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 161
Average Residents / Day 79 (49% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Hamblen County, TN
City Morristown, TN
ZIP Code 37814
Approved Since July 1, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 445314
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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