CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Tennessee. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Nhc Healthcare, Athens is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Athens, Tennessee with 86 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Nov 8, 2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2016 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| NHC-OP LP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| BUTLER, ADDISON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 27, 2022 |
| DODSON, VICKI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| GLEATON, SHANNON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 30, 2015 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 18, 2016 |
| SMITH, BERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 15, 2024 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 1, 2000 |
| BLACKROCK INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 20, 2010 |
| CONSOLIDATED STAFFING, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 27, 2021 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jul 7, 2025 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH INVESTORS, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Oct 17, 1991 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jul 7, 2025 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 30, 2006 |
| BUTLER, ADDISON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 7, 2025 |
| DODSON, VICKI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| SMITH, BERT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 7, 2025 |
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