LCCA’s 237 locations account for at least 933 of the cases of COVID-19 and at least 120 of the deaths as of May 6, 2020. Forrest L. Preston founded Life Care Centers of America in 1976. The company manages more than 260 assisted and independent living facilities, retirement centers and nursing facilities in 28 states. Life Care also provides home care agency services. Corporate headquarters are in Cleveland, Tennessee.