Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC
611 West Market Street, Athens, AL 35611
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC is a nursing home in Athens, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 14, 2022 (4 years ago)
- Health citations since July 19, 201810 (Alabama average 10)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on April 14, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2019.
Health inspection on August 29, 2019
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2019.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2019.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2018.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2019
14 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2019.
Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation E0039. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2019.
Health inspection on July 19, 2018
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
Fire safety inspection on July 19, 2018
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 6, 2018.
Citation E0037. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2018.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (256) 232-1620
- Last standard health inspection
- April 14, 2022 (4 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 149
- Residents per day, on average
- 139.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC
- Chain
- Nhs Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
The same number of health citations as the Alabama average (10).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NORTHPORT HOLDING OPERATIONS, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/06/2015
- JAMES N ESTES JR FAMILY DYNASTY TR NO 25% or greater indirect ownership interest · 18% · since 10/06/2015
- JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 10/06/2015
- JENNIFER E AGEE FAMILY DYNASTY TR NO 25% or greater indirect ownership interest · 18% · since 10/06/2015
- JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 0310935% or greater indirect ownership interest · 6% · since 10/06/2015
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- ESTES, JAMES5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 51% · since 10/06/2015
- COX, TAMMYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2023
- LAWRENCE, HUNTEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2022
- RASCO, LYNNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2022
- WARD, SONNYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/10/2024
Questions
When was Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC last inspected?
CMS lists April 14, 2022 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since July 19, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.