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Life Care Center Of Blount County

1965 Stewart Lane, Louisville, TN 37777

Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,430

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,430
  • Average State Price: $7,131
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Life Care Center Of Blount County Description

    Life Care Center Of Blount County is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.9 miles outside the small town of Alcoa, Tennessee and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.3
    Life Care Center Of Blount County
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 55 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Louisville
  • Ranking in State: 626 out of 701 communities in TN
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff B

    Cleanliness B


    Employee Reviews

    5.8
    Life Care Centers of America
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1468 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Tennessee

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews for Life Care Center of Blount County show a mixed range of experiences from past residents and their families. Some have praised the facility for its excellent care, particularly highlighting the professionalism and attentiveness of the staff, the effectiveness of the rehabilitation program, and the clean and well-decorated environment. Positive experiences include making life-long friends, receiving phenomenal physical and occupational therapy, and appreciating the facility's overall ambiance.

    However, several reviews raise serious concerns about the level of care provided. Issues cited include neglect, with reports of residents being left unattended for long periods, ignored call buttons, and delayed assistance for basic needs. There are also complaints about medication mismanagement leading to adverse effects on residents' mental states, and a general lack of responsiveness from the staff to residents' needs. Some families have observed a noticeable decline in their loved ones' conditions during their stay, attributing this to inadequate therapy and care. Concerns about the facility being understaffed and management's attitude towards both staff and residents have also been mentioned, suggesting a potentially hostile environment.

    Additionally, there are alarming reports of administrative oversights, such as failing to adhere to dietary restrictions leading to hospital readmissions, and a general lack of communication and follow-through on addressing families' concerns. Despite the facility's aesthetically pleasing exterior and recommendations from local hospitals, these reviews suggest that the quality of care and management practices may not meet expectations for all residents and their families.

    In summary, while some have had positive rehabilitation experiences at Life Care Center of Blount County, a significant number of reviews highlight critical areas of concern, particularly regarding resident care, staff responsiveness, and management practices. Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider these reviews carefully and possibly seek firsthand experiences before making a decision.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    24/7 Easy Admissions

    24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care

    Case Management


    Services

    Functional Mobility

    Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Community Re-Entry Program

    Daily Activity Schedule

    Family/Resident Councils

    Full-Time, Certified Activity Director

    Library

    Religious Services


    Community Amenities

    24-Hour Security And Fire Safety Systems

    Beauty Salon And Barber Shop

    Complimentary Wireless Internet

    Flexible Visiting Hours

    Homelike Setting

    Housekeeping And Laundry Services


    Room Amenities

    Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights

    Flat-Screen TVs

    Private And Semiprivate Rooms

    Private Bathrooms

    Telephone And Cable Television Hookups

    Private Rooms With Private Showers


    Dining

    Certified Dietitian

    Fine Dining Program


    Transportation

    Transportation Services


    Pet

    Pet Visitors Allowed



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 14, 2016
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 120
    Total current residents: 102
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $7345


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2020-02-24 2020-03-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2020-02-24 2020-03-20 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-04-28 $7,345

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Alcoa which is 3.9 miles away and has a population of 9,316 (very small town).
    • The average income is $88,528, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 40
      • Average Temperature: 62.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 182 days of rain, 12 days of snow and 170 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.52 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 175.0, Moderate Days 37.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Ian's Market
    3.4 miles away
    Kroger
    4.4 miles away
    Butler and Bailey Market
    4.5 miles away
    Publix
    4.8 miles away
    Aldi
    4.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Veterans Cemetary
    5.7 miles away
    Lyons View at Lakeshore
    5.7 miles away
    Northshore NB at Agnes
    5.7 miles away
    Lyons View WB at Oak Grove
    5.8 miles away
    Northshore SB at Sacred Heart Entrance
    5.8 miles away

    Banks

    CBBC
    0.1 miles away
    Clayton
    2.3 miles away
    SunTrust
    4.5 miles away
    First Horizon
    4.7 miles away
    ORNL Federal Credit Union
    4.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Peninsula Hospital
    2.5 miles away
    Blount Memorial Hospital
    6.1 miles away
    University of Tennessee Medical Center
    7.0 miles away
    Parkwest Medical Center
    7.8 miles away
    East Tennessee Childrens Hospital
    8.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS/pharmacy
    4.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    6.8 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    7.0 miles away
    Blount Discount Pharmacy
    7.4 miles away
    Believe RX
    9.8 miles away

    Dentists

    Northshore Smiles
    4.8 miles away
    Robert M. Kelso, DDS
    6.3 miles away
    American Family Dentistry
    9.7 miles away
    Farragut Modern Dentistry
    9.7 miles away
    Myers Family Dentistry
    19.5 miles away

    Parks

    Louisville
    0.7 miles away
    Mentor Community Park
    1.7 miles away
    Jones Bend Blount County Park
    2.4 miles away
    Blount County Access Area
    2.5 miles away
    Springbrook Park
    2.8 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Missionary Baptist Church
    18.8 miles away
    Methodist Church
    19.0 miles away
    Primitive Baptist Church
    19.5 miles away

    Shopping

    Midland Plaza
    5.5 miles away
    New Midland Plaza
    5.5 miles away
    West Town Mall
    6.0 miles away

    Culture

    Palace Theater
    6.1 miles away
    Capitol Theater
    6.1 miles away
    Clayton Center for the Arts
    6.3 miles away
    Carousel Theatre
    8.4 miles away
    Clarence Brown Theatre
    8.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Waffle House
    1.6 miles away
    Shoney's
    1.8 miles away
    Ming Tree
    1.8 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    2.1 miles away
    Ruby Tuesday
    2.3 miles away

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