LifeCare

Life Care Centers of America, founded in 1970 by Forrest L. Preston, operates more than 210 skilled nursing facilities across 28 states with over 38,000 associates, positioning itself as a privately owned industry leader with 46+ years of experience. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care and positions itself as a full partner in the continuum of healthcare services in its communities. Job descriptions reference 'LifeCare Hospital' serving adult (18-65 years) and geriatric (65+ years) populations, suggesting a long-term acute care or specialty hospital setting in the Carrollton, Texas area. RN roles involve the full nursing process from assessment through discharge planning, with oversight of LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, Patient Care Technicians, Mental Health Assistants, Monitor Technicians, and Unit Clerks. A GIP RN position is also referenced for Infinity Hospice Care, working in hospital settings to support palliative care services and hospice enrollment transitions.

The organization states that patients and residents are their highest priority, deserving superior quality care and customer service. Associates are described as the most valuable resource in serving those entrusted to their care. Values include preservation of dignity, self-respect, and resident rights in a loving and caring environment; a resident-centered approach to total care needs; family involvement in care; community responsiveness to long-term healthcare needs; cost-effective resource management; and fostering relationships with local educational institutions. The organization notes it is rooted in a Judeo-Christian ethic with two foundational principles: superior quality care for patients and residents, and valuing associates as the most important resource.