Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC

Nursing Home · Athens, AL

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number015016

Contact & location

611 West Market Street
Athens, AL 35611
Limestone County
Phone
(256) 232-1620
ZIP code
35611 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
149
Residents per day
139.4 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
NHS Management (43 facilities, avg 2.9★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.86 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.70 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.68 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.48 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.36 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.7 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
26.3 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 14, 2022
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 18 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2019-08-29 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-14
2019-08-29 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-10-14
2018-07-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-08-31
2018-07-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-08-31

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Northport Holding Operations, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Estes, James (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 51%
James N Estes JR Family Dynasty TR No 2 (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 18%
James Norman Estes JR TR (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty TR No 2 (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 18%
Jennifer Lee Estes TR 031093 (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 6%
Best Health, LLC (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Regions Bank (organization)5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Tammy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Rasco, Lynn (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ward, Sonny (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Estes, James (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Phillip (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Tammy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lawrence, Hunter (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rasco, Lynn (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ward, Sonny (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lawrence, Hunter (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC?

Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.

How many beds does Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC have?

It has 149 certified beds and cares for about 139 residents per day.

Has Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC?

It is part of NHS Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC?

(256) 232-1620. The facility is located at 611 West Market Street, Athens, AL 35611.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.