Athens Health And Rehabilitation Llc
Athens, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015016) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 232-1620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Athens Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Athens Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7%.
Athens Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Athens Health And Rehabilitation LLC is a for-profit nursing home in Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility has 149 certified beds and an average daily census of 139.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Athens Health And Rehabilitation holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.86 per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Athens Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Nhs Management chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 5-star overall rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Athens Health And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.86 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 43.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is shown for this facility in the CMS data, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 149 certified beds with an average daily census of 139.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Nhs Management chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2562321620 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2562321620 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015016?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.