Life Care Center Of Gray
Nursing Home Facility
791 Old Gray Station Road, Gray, TN 37615
At Life Care Center of Gray, residents have the comforts of home combined with nursing care from our highly qualified, compassionate associates, as well as medical assistance nearby. There are six local hospitals near the nursing home facility with the closest only 7 miles away. Near Boone Lake, the lush greenery of the area provides perfect afternoon strolls and picturesque views seen from the facility's windows. Life Care Center of Gray offers inpatient rehabilitation, a specialized Alzheimer's care unit, and the highest level of nursing care.
Operated by Life Care Centers of America, which runs 204 communities in our directory.
With 133 beds, Life Care Center Of Gray is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Washington County average about 89 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 42% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Washington County average of roughly 82%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Washington County average about 3.6 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2023 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 33%.
The community is located in Washington County, TN.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 16 problems at Life Care Center Of Gray. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 4 that put residents in immediate danger. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $10,039.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Life Care Center Of Gray offers memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 133
- Occupancy 42%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 33%
- Last health inspection September 2023
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