Life Care Center of Athens
1234 Frye Street Po Box 786 · Athens, TN · 37371 · 4237458181
128 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 28, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2026
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
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.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2019
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 14, 2019
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.
Corrected December 15, 2019 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 445298 · certified since September 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.