LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
1234 FRYE STREET PO BOX 786
ATHENS TN 37371
Phone: 4237458181
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Tennessee average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Athens average: 1.5 star lower (3.5), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 128 |
| Average residents per day | 95.2 |
| Occupancy | 74% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities) |
| County | Mc Minn |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1992-09-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 445298 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 12 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.43 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.54 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $19,145 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS have?
CMS certifies 128 beds; the facility reports an average of 95.2 residents per day (about 74% occupancy).
Does LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $19,145 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.