NHC Healthcare, Athens
Nursing Home · Athens, TN
CMS certification number445099
Contact & location
1204 Frye STAthens, TN 37303
Mc Minn County
- Phone
- (423) 745-0434
- ZIP code
- 37303 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 86
- Residents per day
- 67.0 (78% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- NHC Healthcare-Athens LLC
- Chain
- National Healthcare Corporation (69 facilities, avg 4.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- November 16, 1971
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.07 (state 3.80 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.60 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.28 (state 1.09 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.23 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.50 (state 3.31 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.8 (state 48.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 11.1 (state 43.2 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 10, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 4.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2019-11-20 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-12 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Blackrock INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butler, Addison (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Consolidated Staffing, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dodson, Vicki (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kidd, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Health Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Health Investors, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Healthcare Corporation (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Bert (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vanguard Group INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nason JR., Howard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nhc/Delaware INC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nason JR., Howard (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Butler, Addison (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dodson, Vicki (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gleaton, Shannon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kidd, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nason JR., Howard (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| National Healthcare Corporation (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nhc-Op LP (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Bert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ussery, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of NHC Healthcare, Athens?
NHC Healthcare, Athens 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 Tennessee.
How many beds does NHC Healthcare, Athens have?
It has 86 certified beds and cares for about 67 residents per day.
Has NHC Healthcare, Athens been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns NHC Healthcare, Athens?
It is part of National Healthcare Corporation and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of NHC Healthcare, Athens?
(423) 745-0434. The facility is located at 1204 Frye ST, Athens, TN 37303.
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★★
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.