NHC Healthcare, Athens
Medicare-certified1204 FRYE ST, Athens, TN 37303
Skilled Nursing
Medicare & Medicaid certifiedSprinkler systemsResident & family councilSkilled nursing & rehabilitation+1 more
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Life Care Center of Athens
Athens, TennesseeMedicare inspection record
About Life Care Center of Athens
Life Care Center of Athens brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Tennessee families who need reliable medical care combined with genuine compassion. Our team in Athens focuses on recovery and healing, helping residents regain independence through personalized treatment plans.
Community at a glance
Capacity
128 residents
Location
Athens, TN
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1234 FRYE STREET PO BOX 786, Athens, Tennessee 37371
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags Life Care Center of Athens for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 28, 2026, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Tennessee average is 4.4).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 33 minutes with each resident a day, below the Tennessee average of 3 hours 48 minutes.
Medicare fined Life Care Center of Athens once in the last three years, $19,145 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 33 minutesBelow the Tennessee average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 55 minutesAbove the Tennessee average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 29%Below the Tennessee average |
Inspections
12 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
March 28, 2026 · Standard inspection · 12 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 21, 2026Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Apr 21, 2026Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Apr 21, 2026Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 21, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 21, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 21, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 21, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 21, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 21, 2026Provide appropriate foot care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 21, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 21, 2026Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 21, 2026
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $19,145 in the last three years.
- March 28, 2026Fine: $19,145
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
- Medicare-certified beds
- 128
- Average residents per day
- 95
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- September 1, 1992
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Centers of America, 194 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Both
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 445298
Location
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1234 FRYE STREET PO BOX 786Athens, TN 37371
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Questions about Life Care Center of Athens
How did Life Care Center of Athens do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on March 28, 2026 and cited 12 health deficiencies. The Tennessee average is 4.4.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Life Care Center of Athens?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 33 minutes with each resident per day, including 55 minutes from registered nurses. 29% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Life Care Center of Athens been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Life Care Center of Athens once in the last three years, totaling $19,145.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.