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Life Care Center of Athens
Nursing home Athens, TN
1234 Frye Street Po Box 786, Athens, TN 37371 · (423) 745-8181
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Overall rating 2
Health inspections 1
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 5
Certified beds128
Residents on an average day95
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation · Life Care Centers of America
Medicare-certified sinceSep 1, 1992
Ratings compared with Tennessee and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 5 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Tennessee and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Tennessee average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.54 | 3.80 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.92 | 0.60 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 29.4% | 48.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 23.8% | 43.2% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $19,145
- Payment denials: 0
Other options nearby
- NHC Healthcare, Athens
0.7 mi away5★ - Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation
7.2 mi away5★ - Wood Village
13.2 mi away4★ - Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center
12.3 mi away3★ - Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center
13.1 mi away3★ - Waters of Sweetwater a Rehabilitation & Nursing
11.3 mi away2★
Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).