LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY
336 WEST OLD ANDREW JOHNSON HWY, Jefferson City, TN 37760
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY is a 121-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jefferson City, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.6%) is below the Tennessee average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 121 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jefferson City, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.3% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.4% — worse 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 JEFFERSON CITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY with other nursing homes in Jefferson City.
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.4% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.1% here versus 5.0% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF JEFFERSON CITY?
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 JEFFERSON CITY?
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 Jefferson City
Jefferson City sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,771 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,899
- Median home value
- $154,800
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jefferson City.
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