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Life Care Center of Athens

1234 Frye Street PO BOX 786
Athens, TN 37371
(423) 745-8181

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CCN
445298
Certified beds
128
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Life Care Centers of America

Nurse staffing

3.55
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.87 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 35% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected March 28, 2026

12 citations · Health
D
F0558 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0687 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate foot care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0813 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
E
F0603 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
F
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
F
F0865 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026
J
F0600 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 21, 2026

Inspected November 14, 2019

4 citations · Health
D
F0554 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2019
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2019
E
F0550 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2019
E
F0920 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2019