79/100
Above average
1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303
These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.
Last inspection was more than 2 years ago
Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: August 24, 2023 (2 years ago).
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, which operates 69 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| BUTLER, ADDISON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| DODSON, VICKI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| GLEATON, SHANNON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| SMITH, BERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
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Nhc Healthcare, Athens holds an ElderGrade of B (79 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 4.07 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
No. None of the 8 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
Yes, Nhc Healthcare, Athens is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.