NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS
1204 FRYE ST, ATHENS, TN 37303 · CCN 445099
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 86
- Avg residents/day
- 68.8
- Phone
- 4237450434
Inspection history vs Tennessee & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Tennessee avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023-08-24 | 6 | 5.8 | 9.5 | +0.2 worse |
| 2 | 2019-11-20 | 1 | 4.6 | 9.8 | -3.6 better |
| 3 | 2018-11-07 | 1 | 4.6 | 9.3 | -3.6 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Administration | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.90 | 53.9% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.61 | 27.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.73 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
- Facilities in chain
- 65
- Chain avg overall
- 3.90 / 5
Inspection citations (8)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-10-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2023-07-17 · Health · corrected 2023-05-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2019-11-20 · Health · corrected 2019-12-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2000-07-01 |
| BLACKROCK INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-03-20 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2023-03-07 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2024-11-08 |
| NATIONAL HEALTH CORPORATION | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2000-07-01 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2000-07-01 |
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2017-03-27 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2000-07-01 |
| NHC-OP LP | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2000-07-01 |
| BUTLER, ADDISON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-06-27 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-06-01 |
| GLEATON, SHANNON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-11-30 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-01-01 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-04-18 |
| SMITH, BERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-15 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2000-07-01 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2016-04-18 |
Other facilities in ATHENS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS | ★★★★★ | 128 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.