Nursing homes › Tennessee › Life Care Center of Gray
791 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, TN 37615 · 4234777146 · 133 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.40 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.61. Weekend total: 2.80. Nursing staff turnover: 33%.
All-time on record: 16 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2024-04-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-12 |
| 2023-09-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-09-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-12 | Fine | $10,039 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWANKER, RICHARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 07/01/2006 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/24/2004 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/24/2004 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2006 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/24/2004 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/24/2005 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445479. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.