LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS — Nursing Home in ATHENS, TN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 128 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 89.0 |
| CMS Certification Number | 445298 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.48 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.97 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS had 4 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (November 14, 2019).
Inspection Findings — November 14, 2019
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — December 15, 2019
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level E)Corrected — December 15, 2019
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — December 15, 2019
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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. (Level E)Corrected — December 15, 2019
Life Care Center of Athens is a 128-bed nursing home in Athens, Tennessee. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Tennessee average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in November 2019, cited 4 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility carries a strong overall quality rating, and its recent inspection issues were described as non-severe. However, nurse staffing is somewhat below the state average and the citations involved care planning, residents’ rights, medication self‑administration and dining/activities space, so you may want to ask how staffing and operations have been adjusted to address those concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS reports 3.48479 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS had 4 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS has 128 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS — 4/5 — 0.1 mi
- STARR REGIONAL HEALTH & REHABILITATION — 4/5 — 7.7 mi
- ETOWAH HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 1/5 — 8.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.