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LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS

1234 FRYE STREET, ATHENS, TN 37371
Score: 93 / 100

Life Care Center Of Athens is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Athens, Tennessee, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 93/100, it ranks in the top 2% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Athens is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Life Care Center Of Athens shows a strong inspection record, with just 4 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.52 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.93 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.03 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.73 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

4
Total Deficiencies
Nov 13, 2019
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 4 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (4 shown)
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Nov 13, 2019 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0920 Severity E
    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 furnitu
    Nov 13, 2019 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Nov 13, 2019 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Nov 13, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 30.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 93 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
128
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 1, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0