CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0150162026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Athens Health And Rehabilitation Llc

611 West Market Street · Athens, AL 35611 · Limestone County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds149CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12022-04-1402022-04-142
Cycle 22019-08-2942019-08-2914
Cycle 32018-07-1962018-07-192
02 / CITATION DETAIL

28 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2022-04-14 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-05-16
2022-04-14 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-05-16
2019-08-29 · FIREE0039Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 · HEALTHF0602Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 · FIREK0211Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0293Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0372Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-10
2019-08-29 · FIREK0374Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0511Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0914Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2019-08-29 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-09
2018-07-19 · FIREE0037Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 · HEALTHF0661Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-08-31
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • NORTHPORT HOLDING OPERATIONS, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 10/06/2015
  • JAMES N ESTES JR FAMILY DYNASTY TR NO 2Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    18% · since 10/06/2015
  • JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TROrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    6% · since 10/06/2015
  • JENNIFER E AGEE FAMILY DYNASTY TR NO 2Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    18% · since 10/06/2015
  • JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 031093Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    6% · since 10/06/2015
  • ESTES, JAMESIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    51% · since 10/06/2015
  • BEST HEALTH, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
  • REGIONS BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2016
  • LAWRENCE, HUNTERIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2022
  • COX, TAMMYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/23/2023
  • RASCO, LYNNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2022
  • WARD, SONNYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/10/2024
  • ESTES, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/06/2015
  • LONG, PHILLIPIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2019
  • COX, TAMMYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/23/2023
  • LAWRENCE, HUNTERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2022
  • RASCO, LYNNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2022
  • WARD, SONNYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/10/2024

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.86per resident day
RN hours0.70per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.36per resident day
Staff turnover43.7%CMS reported field
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