Life Care Center of Athens
1234 Frye Street Po Box 786, Athens, TN 37371
Life Care Center of Athens is a nursing home in Athens, Tennessee. 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 rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 28, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since November 14, 201916 (Tennessee average 14)
- Fines in the past three years1, $12,444 in total
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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 October 28, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 28, 2026 from $19,145 to $12,444.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on March 28, 2026
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
12 of 303 Tennessee homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
CMS fine of $12,444 on March 28, 2026.
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Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0835. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0603. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
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 April 21, 2026.
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 April 21, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
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 April 21, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of February 26, 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 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on August 2, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation E0037. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
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 September 1, 2023.
Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.
Health inspection on November 14, 2019
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2019.
Citation F0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2019.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2019.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 15, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on November 14, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (423) 745-8181
- Last standard health inspection
- March 28, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 128
- Residents per day, on average
- 90.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, INC.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Tennessee average (16 vs 14).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PRESTON, FORRESTDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/01/1996
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/1994
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- GOODMAN, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/15/2011
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
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- MALONE, JOSHUEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/23/2023
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/31/1992
- SOLOMON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2019
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- TURNBOUGH, VICKIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2019
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2001
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Athens last inspected?
CMS lists March 28, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Athens have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since November 14, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Athens been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $12,444 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Athens?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Athens a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.