Public Record
Nhc Healthcare, Athens
Operated by National Healthcare Corporation
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 86
- Avg. residents per day
- 69.3
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 8
- Inspections on file
- 3
- Last inspection
- 2023-08-24
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Citations
8 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0868Generalpotential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection6 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
Ownership
National Healthcare Corporation
68nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Nhc Healthcare, Athens?
- Nhc Healthcare, Athens is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Athens, TN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 445099.
- What is the CMS rating for Nhc Healthcare, Athens?
- Nhc Healthcare, Athens has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Nhc Healthcare, Athens have?
- Nhc Healthcare, Athens is certified for 86 beds. It serves an average of 69.3 residents per day.
- How many citations does Nhc Healthcare, Athens have?
- Nhc Healthcare, Athens has 8 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Nhc Healthcare, Athens last inspected?
- Nhc Healthcare, Athens was last inspected on August 24, 2023. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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