The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited November 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
ATHENS, TN · Medicare-certified · 128 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
5 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS (ATHENS, TN) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star health inspection and quality ratings and a 4-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.61 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6107 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 2, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6107.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.89
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.32
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
30.2%25.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%2.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%4.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%6.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
2.6%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
38.2%16.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26.5%7.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.6%22.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%1.3%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%24.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.8%4.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%86.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.3%89.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide a proper room for residents to eat and do activities, with enough space, lighting, air flow, and furniture. Cited November 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 920 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited November 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited November 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.1 residents on an average day (72% of 128 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.