Life Care Center of Athens
1234 Frye Street, Athens, TN, 37371
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 128
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Preston, Forrest | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Goodman, Susan | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Malone, Joshue | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Solomon, Jennifer | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Henry, Terry | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Fletcher, Todd | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Goodman, Susan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Lay, Lisa | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Malone, Joshue | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Aubrey | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Forrest | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Solomon, Jennifer | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Swanker, Richard | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Turnbough, Vickie | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ziegler, James | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Malone, Joshue | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Preston, Forrest | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Turnbough, Vickie | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Mc Minn County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Oakwood CCN 445002 | Lewisburg, TN | 4 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Dickson CCN 445004 | Dickson, TN | 5 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Siskin Subacute West CCN 445008 | Chattanooga, TN | 2 | 1 | 5 | Not shown | $93,919 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Chattanooga CCN 445013 | Chattanooga, TN | 3 | 3 | 1 | Not shown | $0 |
| Asbury Place at Maryville CCN 445017 | Maryville, TN | 1 | 2 | 1 | Shown | $0 |
| Nhc Healthcare, Johnson City CCN 445024 | Johnson City, TN | 5 | 5 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Athens's CMS rating?
Life Care Center of Athens has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Life Care Center of Athens located?
Life Care Center of Athens is located at 1234 Frye Street, Athens, TN, 37371 in Mc Minn County, and CMS lists 128 certified beds.
Does Life Care Center of Athens have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Life Care Center of Athens over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Life Care Center of Athens's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Life Care Center of Athens's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.75 across 4 facilities in Mc Minn County, and 2.99 across Tennessee. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Life Care Center of Athens's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Life Care Center of Athens's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 445298
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 128
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 4 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2019 | 0550 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | 0920 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 15, 2019 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.