About Life Care Center Of Morgan CountyLife Care Center Of Morgan County is located at 419 South Kingston Street, Wartburg, TN, reachable at (423) 346-6691. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 124.0 certified beds and serves an average of 65 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 1989-11-28. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#6535 of 14703 nationally – #148 of 303 in Tennessee
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Life Care Center Of Morgan County may be considered for families with limited options in Wartburg, TN, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 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 Morgan County currently provides 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 36 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is 33.8%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 7 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $8,512. 9 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Life Care Center Of Morgan County ranks 6535th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 148th out of 303 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,979 nationally and RN hours rank #6,686 nationally (#113 in TN).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
TN State Rank
Note
2022
2.96
#11,985 / 14,703
#262 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
3.41
#8,634 / 14,703
#191 / 303
Below average
2024
3.12
#11,684 / 14,703
#260 / 303
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
3.52
#8,597 / 14,703
#185 / 303
Below average
2026
3.61
#7,979 / 14,703
#171 / 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
#10,570 / 14,703
#220 / 303
Below average
2023
0.63
#5,619 / 14,703
#75 / 303
Above average
2024
0.38
#10,725 / 14,703
#226 / 303
Below average
2025
0.49
#8,643 / 14,703
#183 / 303
Below average
2026
0.60
#6,686 / 14,703
#113 / 303
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Life Care Center Of Morgan County is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-11-28. 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) 346-6691 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Life Care Center Of Morgan County holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), 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 73.8/100, placing it #6535 of 14703 facilities nationally and #148 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 Morgan County receives a reported average of 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 36 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 15 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 46 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 7 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 33.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $8,512. 9 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 2 fine(s) totaling $8,512, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 47.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Life Care Center Of Morgan County ranks 6535th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within TN, it ranks 148th out of 303 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,979 nationally and RN hours rank #6,686 nationally (#113 in TN). Our composite quality score of 73.8/100 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 Wartburg, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/tennessee/wartburg/
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.