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Nhc Healthcare, Athens
1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Nhc Healthcare, Athens, in Athens, Tennessee, is certified for 86 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the National Healthcare Corporation chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Tennessee median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 6, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 9.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 12.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Tennessee median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 50.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Minn Co. median | Tennessee median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 16 | 13 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 9.3 | 12.5 | 12.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $19,145 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 303 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Tennessee average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Jun 2026, 24 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | 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 | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Tennessee average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.8%, RNs 11.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Tennessee median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 32.3% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.5% | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.2% | 15.6% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Nhc Healthcare-Athens Llc. Chain: National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/2024 |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Nhc-Op LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2000 |
| Blackrock Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2010 |
| Consolidated Staffing, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2021 |
| National Health Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| National Health Investors, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/1991 |
| National Healthcare Corporation | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/07/2025 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Mc Minn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation | Etowah | 88 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 12.5 | $9K | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Athensabuse icon | Athens | 128 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 12.5 | $19K | 28 Mar 2026 |
| Etowah Health and Rehabilitation | Etowah | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 13.3 | $22K | 25 Feb 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Mc Minn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Nhc Healthcare, Athens been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Tennessee median is 13 per facility.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Athens been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Nhc Healthcare, Athens compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Tennessee median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Nhc Healthcare, Athens?
It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC, Nhc/Delaware Inc and National Healthcare Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Nhc Healthcare, Athens last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.