01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-03-28 | 12 | 2026-03-28 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-08-02 | 0 | 2023-08-02 | 6 |
| Cycle 3 | 2019-11-14 | 4 | 2019-11-14 | 1 |
CMS CCN 4452982026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Athens
1234 Frye Street Po Box 786 · Athens, TN 37371 · Mc Minn County
Certified beds128CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
23 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 0 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-28 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0603Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0687Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · 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 · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0813Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0835Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0865Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212026-03-28 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-212023-08-02 · FIREE0037Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-012023-08-02 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-012023-08-02 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-012023-08-02 · 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 · 2023-09-012023-08-02 · FIREK0711Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-012023-08-02 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-09-012019-11-14 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-12-152019-11-14 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-12-152019-11-14 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-12-152019-11-14 · HEALTHF0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-12-152019-11-14 · FIREK0353Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-11-2003 / 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.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | Fine | $19,145 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1996
- GOODMAN, SUSANIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/15/2011
- MALONE, JOSHUEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/23/2023
- SOLOMON, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2019
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/1994
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 hours3.54per resident day
RN hours0.92per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.18per resident day
Staff turnover29.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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