Life Care Center Of Athens
Athens, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445298) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,145
Phone: (423) 745-8181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Athens has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Athens reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
Life Care Center Of Athens has 1 federal fine on record totaling $19,145.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Athens is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. The facility is certified for 128 beds and had an average daily census of 95.2 residents. It has been certified since September 1992, and it operates under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are mixed: health inspections are rated 1 star, quality measures are rated 5 stars, and staffing is rated 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 29.4%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $19,145.00. There have been no payment denials. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a substantiated finding related to abuse; families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 29.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $19,145.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility. The data provided does not indicate Special Focus status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 128 beds and had an average daily census of 95.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 1, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 423-745-8181 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 423-745-8181 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445298?state=TN.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to the data provided.
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.