Lynchburg Nursing Center
40 Nursing Home Road, Lynchburg, TN 37352 · Moore County · (931) 759-6000
88 certified beds, about 68 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 445279 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since August 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.75 hours per resident per day, against 3.80 across Tennessee and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
24.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Tennessee average 48.9%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 6 health citations on file.
December 4, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medical information was not visible for 1 resident (Resident #47) of 60 residents observed.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record, observations and interviews, the facility failed to accurately code Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments related to medications for 2 residents (Residents #47 and #44) and related to hearing impairment for 1 resident (Resident #5) of 15 residents reviewed.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide assistance or utilize available resources related to hearing loss for 1 resident (Resident #5) of 15 residents reviewed.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records, observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurately documented 1 resident (Resident #2) of 26 records reviewed.
September 11, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to notify the resident and resident's representative of a transfer or discharge in writing for one of one resident (R18) reviewed for hospitalization of 17 sampled residents. This created a potential for the resident or their resident representative to have incomplete information, misunderstand the reason, and process for transfer or discharge, and the discharge appeal process.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure two Residents (R1 and R18) of three residents reviewed and/or their representatives were invited to participate in the resident's quarterly care plan meeting. In addition, the facility failed to ensure that the clinical records contained evidence that the residents and/or their representatives participated in the development or revision of the care plans.
August 21, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on December 4, 2025, 1 on August 21, 2019.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.75 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.24 | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.87 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.49 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 24.2% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.44 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.95 on weekdays and 3.24 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.70 in April to June 2025 to 3.75 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.38 | 3.95 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 68 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.81 | 0.41 | 4.01 | 3.31 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 63 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.71 | 0.42 | 3.94 | 3.12 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 67 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.70 | 0.45 | 3.91 | 3.18 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 67 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Tennessee, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.56 | 3.95 | 3.27 | 4.0% | 0.7% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Tennessee | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.1 | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.6 | 17.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.9 | 16.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.1 | 22.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.8 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: LYNCHBURG MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 09/30/2004 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 09/30/2004 | |
| Jennings, Michelle | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/04/2018 | |
| Pendergrass, Cheryl | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/12/2017 | |
| Solomon, Jennifer | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2019 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/13/2004 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/13/2004 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/09/2018 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2011 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/13/2004 | |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/17/2006 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/13/2004 | |
| Ferrell, Brett | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2011 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Jennings, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/04/2018 | |
| Pendergrass, Cheryl | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/12/2017 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Solomon, Jennifer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2019 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/17/2025 | |
| Ferrell, Brett | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Pendergrass, Cheryl | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/18/2005 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.24 hours per resident per day, below the Tennessee average of 3.31.
Other nursing homes nearby
- NHC Healthcare, Tullahoma Tullahoma, 9.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Life Care Center of Tullahoma Tullahoma, 9.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Donalson Care Center Fayetteville, 12.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Elk River Health & Rehabilitation of Fayetteville Fayetteville, 14.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- The Waters of Shelbyville, LLC Shelbyville, 14.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Winchester Winchester, 17.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Southern Tenn Medical Center SNF Winchester, 17.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation LLC Winchester, 17.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 6 citations
Tennessee contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Tennessee. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Tennessee Health Facilities Commission, Division of Licensure and Regulation, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Department of Disability and Aging, 877-236-0013. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Lynchburg Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lynchburg Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lynchburg Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 4, 2025. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
- Has Lynchburg Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lynchburg Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Lynchburg Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 23 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: LYNCHBURG MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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