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Life Care Centers of America

194 nursing homes · 26 states · 25,340 beds

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Life Care Centers of America at a glance

Nursing homes
194
States
26
Licensed beds
25,340
Average rating
3.4★
Rated 4★ or better
48%

Is Life Care Centers of America a good nursing home group?

Across 194 rated homes, Life Care Centers of America averages 3.4★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 48% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 27% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Life Care Centers of America quality vs. the national average

Across the 194 homes with an official inspection rating, Life Care Centers of America averages 3.4★. 48% are rated 4★ or better, and 27% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Life Care Centers of America compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasureLife Care Centers of AmericaNational average
Average rating3.4★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better48%40%
Homes rated 1–2★27%41%

How Life Care Centers of America’s homes are distributed

  • 5★50
  • 4★43
  • 3★48
  • 2★35
  • 1★18

Life Care Centers of America nursing home ratings by state

Where Life Care Centers of America operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
Tennessee263.3★
Colorado223.9★
Florida214.2★
Indiana152.8★
Massachusetts154.1★
Washington153.3★
Arizona102.8★
Missouri102.5★
Idaho83.6★
Texas83.0★
Kansas62.7★
Hawaii43.2★
Ohio43.2★
Georgia33.0★
Kentucky33.7★
Michigan32.7★
Nevada32.0★
Oregon32.7★
South Carolina32.0★
Wyoming35.0★
North Carolina23.5★
Nebraska21.0★
Rhode Island24.5★
New Mexico13.0★
Pennsylvania15.0★
Virginia15.0★

Highest-rated Life Care Centers of America homes

The best-rated Life Care Centers of America nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.

Lowest-rated Life Care Centers of America homes

The lowest-rated Life Care Centers of America homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.

About Life Care Centers of America

Life Care Centers of America was founded in 1970 in Cleveland, Tennessee, beginning with the Garden Terrace Convalescent Center, now known as the Life Care Center of Cleveland. The company is a privately held operator of long-term elderly care facilities in the U.S.

The company remains privately owned by its founder, Forrest Preston, who also serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Life Care operates or manages more than 200 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s/dementia care, independent, and assisted living campuses across 27 states. CMS-linked data confirms affiliation with 194 facilities in 26 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming.

Their service offerings include skilled nursing, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, and independent and assisted living options—often part of a broader continuum-of-care campus.

CMS-based analysis (via NursingHomeDatabase.com) provides chainwide insights as of June  1 2026, noting the number of facilities (194), states of operation (26), and other performance-related metrics, including ownership types (for-profit corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.), average ratings, and certification statuses.

Founded
1970
Headquarters
Cleveland, Tennessee
Website
lcca.com

Leadership

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Inside Life Care Centers of America’s homes

A look at real Life Care Centers of America nursing homes. Tap a photo to open that home’s page and see its official inspection rating, reviews, and details.

Where Life Care Centers of America operates

Life Care Centers of America runs nursing homes in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and 22 more states. Pick a state to see every Life Care Centers of America home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Life Care Centers of America runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Life Care Centers of America

How many nursing homes does Life Care Centers of America operate?
Life Care Centers of America operates 194 nursing homes across 26 states with about 25,340 licensed beds in total.
What states does Life Care Centers of America operate in?
Life Care Centers of America runs nursing homes in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and 22 more states. Its largest presence is in Tennessee, Colorado, Florida.
Is Life Care Centers of America a good nursing home group?
Across 194 rated homes, Life Care Centers of America averages 3.4★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 48% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 27% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
Where is Life Care Centers of America headquartered?
Life Care Centers of America is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.

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