About Life Care Center of Gwinnett
Life Care Center Of Gwinnett, located in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Life Care Center of Gwinnett
- High Quality Care: With a 5-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- Top Ranked: Ranked #11 out of 65 facilities within 25 miles.
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 5 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.45 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA network. This chain operates 194 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Life Care Center of Gwinnett provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 |
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| Health Inspection | 4 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 24 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 23 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 11.0% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.9% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.6% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 2.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 80.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 70.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 8.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 23.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 90.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 45.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 9.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 14.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 5 complaints
- 2025: 1 complaint
- Total: 6 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Oct 25, 2023 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- VIRGINIA BLOOMER MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- VIRGINIA BLOOMER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHRISTOPHER CASON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CHRISTOPHER CASON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CHRISTOPHER CASON ADP OF THE SNF
- CINDY CROSS CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TODD FLETCHER CORPORATE OFFICER
- TODD FLETCHER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TERRY HENRY CORPORATE OFFICER
- KIRPICH JOSEPH ADP OF THE SNF
- KIRPICH JOSEPH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LISA LAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LISA LAY CORPORATE OFFICER
- LISA LAY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA INC. OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AUBREY PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- FORREST PRESTON ADP OF THE SNF
- FORREST PRESTON CORPORATE OFFICER
- FORREST PRESTON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER SOLOMON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JENNIFER SOLOMON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE OFFICER
- RICHARD SWANKER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RICHARD SWANKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JOAN THURMOND CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER CORPORATE OFFICER
- JAMES ZIEGLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JAMES ZIEGLER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
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|---|---|---|
| Salude - The Art of Recovery | N/A | 5 |
| Pruitthealth - Covington | N/A | 4 |
| Stone Mountain Run of Journey LLC | N/A | 2 |
| Park Place Nursing Facility | N/A | 4 |
| The D Scott Hudgens Center For Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| Cumming Operating Company LLC | N/A | 3 |
| Briarwood Health Center By Harborview | N/A | 3 |
| Lenbrook | N/A | 5 |
| A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc - Cobb | N/A | 4 |
| Reliable Health and Rehab at Lakewood | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Life Care Center of Gwinnett directly at 7709230005. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.