Life Care Center of La Center
252 W. 5th Street, La Center, KY 42056
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Life Care Center of La Center Compares
Life Care Center of La Center is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in La Center, Kentucky. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Kentucky average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.4%) is below the Kentucky average of 16.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Kentucky average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.4% — better than the Kentucky average of 16.4% (85% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.3% — worse than the Kentucky average of 3.8% (38% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Kentucky average of 5.1% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.3% — better than the Kentucky average of 24.3% (37% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Kentucky averages across 268 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Life Care Center of La Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center of La Center with other nursing homes in La Center.
What keeps Life Care Center of La Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Life Care Center of La Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.4% here versus 16.4% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Life Care Center of La Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.3% here versus 3.8% across Kentucky. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Life Care Center of La Center?
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 La Center?
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 La Center
La Center sits in Ballard County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Kentucky 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+
- 1,691 (21.4%)
- Median age
- 44.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,517
- Median home value
- $103,800
Demographics for Ballard County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Center.
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