LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY
791 OLD GRAY STATION ROAD, Gray, TN 37615
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY is a 133-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gray, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (30.8%) is above the Tennessee average of 16.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 133 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 42% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8% (83% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.1% — better than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY with other nursing homes in Gray.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.8% here versus 16.8% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 42% occupancy across 133 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LIFE CARE CENTER OF GRAY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gray
Gray sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 23,429 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 40.1 years
- Median household income
- $48,923
- Median home value
- $167,400
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gray.
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