ElderGrade
B

73.5/100

Above average

Heritage Center, The

1026 Mcfarland Street, Morristown, TN 37814

CMS 3/5 stars #2 of 2 in Hamblen County (423) 581-5100
Certified beds
197
Occupancy
59%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

8.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.25 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.65 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

10/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.64 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.65 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.08 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 37.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Jun 4, 2025 F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0656

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0761

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0810

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0813

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0842

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 4, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 194 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PRESTON, FORREST Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FARMER, ELIZABETH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PARTON, DARLA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SOLOMON, JENNIFER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FLETCHER, TODD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LAY, LISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PRESTON, FORREST Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SWANKER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CROSS, CINDY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FLETCHER, TODD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HENRY, TERRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Heritage Center, The

What is the ElderGrade for Heritage Center, The? +

Heritage Center, The holds an ElderGrade of B (73.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Heritage Center, The? +

Residents receive an average of 3.64 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Heritage Center, The been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 20 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Heritage Center, The accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Heritage Center, The is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.