ElderGrade
C

57/100

Average

Laughlin Health Care Center

801 E Mckee St, Greeneville, TN 37743

CMS 1/5 stars #4 of 4 in Greene County (423) 638-9226
Certified beds
90
Occupancy
54%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $9,770 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

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

22/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

15/30

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

  • 3.6 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.78 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

6/10

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

  • $9,770 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

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 3.46 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.78 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.98 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 63.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 16 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 5, 2023 (2 years ago).

G Oct 5, 2023 F0657 From a complaint

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.

Actual harm to a resident

G Oct 5, 2023 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

F Oct 5, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 5, 2023 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 5, 2023 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 5, 2023 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 5, 2023 F0569

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 5, 2023 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of AHAVA HEALTHCARE, which operates 16 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LAUGHLIN REALTY GROUP LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
AHAVA HC LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LAIDLAW, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TUMKUR, DEEPIKA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NIEDERMAN, ANSHEL Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
AHAVA HC LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BALLAD HEALTH Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION Organization ADP OF THE SNF
LAUGHLIN REALTY GROUP LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCE Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Laughlin Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Laughlin Health Care Center? +

Laughlin Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (57 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Laughlin Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.46 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Laughlin Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 16 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Laughlin Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Laughlin Health Care Center 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.