LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS is a 128-bed nursing home in ATHENS, Tennessee. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1992-09-01. It averages 95.2 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS?
CMS lists 16 health-inspection deficiencies for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS since 2019-11-14, 12 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-28.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J |
| 2026-03-28 | F0835, F0865 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F |
| 2026-03-28 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E |
| 2026-03-28 | F0558, F0610, F0677, F0687, F0695, F0761, F0813, F0880 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate foot care. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2019-11-14 | F0550, F0920 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. | E |
| 2019-11-14 | F0554, F0657 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D |
Why was LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | Fine | $19,145 |
How is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS staffed relative to the TN average?
| Measure | This facility | TN average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.54463 | 3.80215 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 29.4 | 48.9 |
| Average number of residents per day | 95.2 | 84.0 |
Who owns LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS, and what chain is it in?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. and belongs to the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | PRESTON, FORREST | since 01/01/1996 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | GOODMAN, SUSAN, MALONE, JOSHUE, SOLOMON, JENNIFER | since 03/15/2011 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | FLETCHER, TODD, LAY, LISA, PRESTON, FORREST, SWANKER, RICHARD, ZIEGLER, JAMES | since 01/01/2022 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | CROSS, CINDY, FLETCHER, TODD, HENRY, TERRY, LAY, LISA, PRESTON, FORREST, SWANKER, RICHARD, THURMOND, JOAN, ZIEGLER, JAMES | since 01/06/1976 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., FLETCHER, TODD, GOODMAN, SUSAN, LAY, LISA, MALONE, JOSHUE, PRESTON, AUBREY, PRESTON, FORREST, SOLOMON, JENNIFER, SWANKER, RICHARD, TURNBOUGH, VICKIE, ZIEGLER, JAMES | since 01/01/2022 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., MALONE, JOSHUE, PRESTON, FORREST, TURNBOUGH, VICKIE | since 01/31/2006 |
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