Life Care Center of AthensCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 1234 Frye Street PO Box 786, Athens, TN 37371
- CCN
- 445298
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day
- 95
- CMS flags
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Athens an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 28 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Tennessee is 4. CMS lists 1 fine of $19,145 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | McMinn County median | Tennessee median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 4 homes in the county, 303 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Tennessee median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 28 Mar 2026 | 12 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 2 Aug 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
| 28 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Apr 2026 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2019 |
| 14 Nov 2019 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2019 |
| 14 Nov 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2019 |
| 14 Nov 2019 | F0920 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | Fine | $19,145 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Tennessee median | Tennessee average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.54 | 3.60 | 3.80 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.92 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 1.09 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.18 | 3.20 | 3.31 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 29.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Tennessee median
- 50.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 23.8%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.2% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.2% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.7% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 1994 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 31 Jan 2006 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in McMinn County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC Healthcare, Athens | Athens | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 10 Jun 2026 | |
| Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation | Etowah | 5 of 5 | 1 | $8,697 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Etowah Health and Rehabilitation | Etowah | 1 of 5 | 2 | $21,692 | 25 Feb 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Tennessee Health Facilities Commission: filing a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Tennessee, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Athens (CCN 445298). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-athens-athens-tn-445298/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Athens last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 28 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 2 Aug 2023.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Athens?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Athens a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 2 homes in Tennessee as Special Focus Facilities and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.