A
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
91/100 score
0.93 hrs RN staffing
0 deficiencies
NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
1204 FRYE ST, ATHENS, TN 37303
B
At or above the 2024 benchmark — above average inspection record.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
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0.61 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark |
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why |
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Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
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Total
8
Outstanding
0
Actual harm or worse (G–L)
0
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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69/100 |
Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
8 deficiencies found. 8 corrected. None involved actual harm.
Most recent inspection (August 24, 2023)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0849
Status: Corrected
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 7, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0868
Status: Corrected
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 7, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0880
Status: Corrected
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 7, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0644
Status: Corrected
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 7, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0657
Status: Corrected
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 7, 2023
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0550
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 7, 2023
Inspection cycle 2 (November 20, 2019)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0791
Status: Corrected
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 12, 2019
Inspection cycle 3 (July 17, 2023)
D
Potential harm — isolated
F0557
Status: Corrected
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected May 2, 2023
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