NHC Healthcare, Athens
Athens · 0.1 mi · 86 beds
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Life Care Center of Athens
1234 FRYE STREET PO BOX 786, Athens, TN, 37371
Nursing home128 licensed beds0 citations on record
1 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 12 deficiencies against Life Care Center of Athens in Athens, Tennessee at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-03-28. 1 finding has been recorded at the immediate-jeopardy level, the most serious CMS uses, meaning a resident was placed in immediate danger. CMS currently flags this home for abuse. Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall.
2 / 5Medicare overall rating
128certified beds
12deficiencies at the last inspection
1immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.1
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.15
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
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The last 16 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0600 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · F0835 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · F0865 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0603 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0558 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0610 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0677 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0687 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0695 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0813 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2026-03-28 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2019-11-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0920 · 2019-11-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0554 · 2019-11-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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 · F0657 · 2019-11-14 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below2 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles1 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are4 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.54463
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year29.4%
Ownership
Who owns Life Care Center of Athens
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1996 |
| GOODMAN, SUSAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2011 |
| MALONE, JOSHUE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/23/2023 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2019 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/21/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA group.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 445298.
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