ATHENS, TN 37371
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 445298 · 128 beds
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS is a Medicare-certified nursing home in ATHENS, TN (CMS Certification Number 445298). CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 4/5, quality measures 5/5). Federal inspection records list 16 health deficiencies, including 1 immediate jeopardy citation. The most recent survey date on record is March 28, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $19K across 1 fine. Ownership / chain affiliation in CMS records: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 16 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | March 28, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 1 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $19K |
| Fine count | 1 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★★☆ 4/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.92 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.54 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 0.0% |
Chain / affiliated entity: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
Ownership type: Individual
This owner operates 194 facilities in the current extract.