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HomeTennesseeLife Care Center of Athens

Life Care Center of Athens

1234 Frye Street, Athens, TN 373714237458181
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
128
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 128 certified beds with an average of 90.8 residents per day (71% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 0 deficiencies (inspected Aug 2, 2023)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.52 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 27.9%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Athens is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Athens, Tennessee with 128 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. The facility scored above average compared to Tennessee facilities.

Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
90.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Mc Minn
Last Inspection
Aug 2, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
6.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (4)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Nov 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0920Potential for 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.

Survey: Nov 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.03 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.52 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.17 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.9%
RN Turnover
27.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
GOODMAN, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2011
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
MALONE, JOSHUEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 23, 2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 31, 1992
SOLOMON, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2019
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
TURNBOUGH, VICKIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2019
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Athens?▾
Life Care Center of Athens has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Athens had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Athens had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 2, 2023). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Athens?▾
Life Care Center of Athens provides 3.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 2.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.9%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Athens have?▾
Life Care Center of Athens has 128 certified beds with an average of 90.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Athens?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Athens, Tennessee with an average rating of 4.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Athens nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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