LIFE CARE CENTER OF GWINNETT

Life Care Center of Gwinnett is a for-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 3850 Safehaven Drive in Lawrenceville, Georgia (ZIP code 30044). The facility operates within Gwinnett County and maintains 163 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Life Care Center of Gwinnett an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three distinct component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower staffing levels relative to resident census when compared to similar facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional outcomes. Each component rating carries distinct weight and addresses different aspects of facility performance. Life Care Center of Gwinnett holds dual certification under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term stays following a qualifying hospital admission and is subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage may apply for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements set by the state of Georgia. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (770) 923-0005 to confirm current bed availability, payment options, and insurance acceptance. In comparison to national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Gwinnett presents a mixed profile across its individual CMS component ratings. Its overall 5-star rating places it above the national average, driven in part by its top-tier quality measure score. However, its staffing rating of 2 stars is notably below the national average, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating care capacity and nurse-to-resident ratios. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is above the national average and indicates a relatively favorable inspection history. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review all component ratings alongside the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare database, to form a complete picture of the facility's performance.