CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Life Care Center Of Gray

791 Old Gray Station Road · Gray, TN 37615 · Washington County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds133CMS provider file
Recent citation rows22current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12023-09-1962023-09-192
Cycle 22019-12-1802019-12-181
Cycle 32018-10-31102018-10-313
02 / CITATION DETAIL

22 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 4 carry J–L. 0 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2024-06-20 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12 · complaint
2024-04-12 · HEALTHF0603Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-12 · complaint
2024-04-12 · HEALTHF0609Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-12 · complaint
2024-04-12 · HEALTHF0610Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-12 · complaint
2024-04-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-12 · complaint
2024-04-12 · HEALTHF0675Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-12 · complaint
2023-09-19 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03 · complaint
2023-09-19 · HEALTHF0644Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03
2023-09-19 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03 · complaint
2023-09-19 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03
2023-09-19 · HEALTHF0814Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03
2023-09-19 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03
2023-09-19 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03
2023-09-19 · FIREK0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-03
2019-12-18 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-12-18
2018-10-31 · HEALTHF0646Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
2018-10-31 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
2018-10-31 · HEALTHF0759Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
2018-10-31 · HEALTHF0921Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
2018-10-31 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
2018-10-31 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
2018-10-31 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-12-15
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-04-12Fine$10,0390
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    25% · since 07/01/2006
  • LEE, ASHLEYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/11/2009
  • CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/24/2004
  • PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/24/2004
  • SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2006
  • THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/24/2004
  • LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/24/2005

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.40per resident day
RN hours0.61per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.80per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

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