Life Care Center of La Center
252 W. 5th Street, La Center, KY 42056
Life Care Center of La Center is a nursing home in La Center, Kentucky. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since December 18, 20193 (Kentucky average 12)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on February 19, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2026.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fire safety inspection on November 14, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 6, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on December 18, 2019
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2020.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2020.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2020.
Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (270) 665-5681
- Last standard health inspection
- February 19, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 70
- Residents per day, on average
- 58
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- La Center Operations LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Kentucky average (3 vs 12).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/24/2015
- ATKINS, GINGEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2005
- BUTLER, DANNYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2019
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
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- PLUMLEY, LYNNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/2019
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/24/2015
- SOLOMON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/03/1997
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/24/2015
Questions
When was Life Care Center of La Center last inspected?
CMS lists February 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of La Center have?
CMS lists 3 health citations since December 18, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of La Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of La Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of La Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.