01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-06-04 | 8 | 2025-06-04 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-02-28 | 9 | 2024-02-28 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2020-01-23 | 3 | 2020-01-23 | 2 |
CMS CCN 4452152026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
The Heritage Center
1026 Mcfarland Street · Morristown, TN 37814 · Hamblen County
Certified beds197CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current 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.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
28 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-06-04 · FIREE0004Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · 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 · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · HEALTHF0698Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · HEALTHF0810Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · HEALTHF0813Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · 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 · 2025-06-302025-06-04 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-302024-02-28 · 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 · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · HEALTHF0773Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · 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 · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · FIREK0341Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · FIREK0521Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052024-02-28 · FIREK0711Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-052020-01-23 · 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 · 2020-01-2503 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- FARMER, ELIZABETHIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2024
- PARTON, DARLAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/15/2004
- SOLOMON, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2019
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/1994
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 hours3.64per resident day
RN hours0.65per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.08per resident day
Staff turnover37.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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