Public Record
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 124
- Avg. residents per day
- 108.8
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 27
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-11-19
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Citations
27 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0638Generalpotential for harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0929Generalpotential for harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- 0929Generalpotential for harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0025Generalpotential for harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0031Generalpotential for harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0906Generalpotential for harm
Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Life Care Center of Hickory Woods?
- Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Antioch, TN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 445507.
- What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Hickory Woods?
- Life Care Center of Hickory Woods has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Life Care Center of Hickory Woods have?
- Life Care Center of Hickory Woods is certified for 124 beds. It serves an average of 108.8 residents per day.
- How many citations does Life Care Center of Hickory Woods have?
- Life Care Center of Hickory Woods has 27 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Life Care Center of Hickory Woods last inspected?
- Life Care Center of Hickory Woods was last inspected on November 19, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
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