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1234 Frye Street Po Box 786, Athens, TN 37371 · (423) 745-8181 · 128 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 300 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,464,555 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.54 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.92. Weekend total: 3.18. Nursing staff turnover: 29%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 16 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-28 | Fine | $19,145 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1996 |
| GOODMAN, SUSAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2011 |
| MALONE, JOSHUE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/23/2023 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2019 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/21/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| GOODMAN, SUSAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2011 |
| LAY, LISA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| MALONE, JOSHUE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/23/2023 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/31/1992 |
| SOLOMON, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2019 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Life Care Center of Athens — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 445298), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/life-care-center-of-athens-athens-tn/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445298. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.