Nhc Healthcare, Athens
1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303
Nhc Healthcare, 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 rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 10, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since November 20, 20198 (Tennessee average 14)
- 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on June 10, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 July 7, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on August 24, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 October 7, 2023.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2023.
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 October 7, 2023.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2023.
Citation F0868. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2023.
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 October 7, 2023.
Health inspection on November 20, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (423) 745-0434
- Last standard health inspection
- June 10, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 86
- Residents per day, on average
- 75.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Tennessee average (8 vs 14).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/08/2024
- NHC/DELAWARE INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATIONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- NHC-OP LPOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
- BUTLER, ADDISONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/27/2022
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- DODSON, VICKIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2019
- GLEATON, SHANNONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/30/2015
- KIDD, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2017
- NASON JR., HOWARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/18/2016
- SMITH, BERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/15/2024
- USSERY, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2000
Questions
When was Nhc Healthcare, Athens last inspected?
CMS lists June 10, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Nhc Healthcare, Athens have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since November 20, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Nhc Healthcare, Athens been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Nhc Healthcare, Athens?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Nhc Healthcare, Athens a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.