Nursing homes › Tennessee › Nhc Healthcare, Athens
1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303 · (423) 745-0434 · 86 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 5/5; 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 National Healthcare Corporation, a group operating 69 facilities in 8 states. Group record: average rating 4.0/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,003,198 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (4.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.07 (Tennessee median: 3.64). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.50. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 8 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-07 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-07 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL ADVISORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2024 |
| NHC/DELAWARE INC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| NHC-OP LP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
| BUTLER, ADDISON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/27/2022 |
| DODSON, VICKI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2019 |
| GLEATON, SHANNON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/30/2015 |
| KIDD, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2017 |
| NASON JR., HOWARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/18/2016 |
| SMITH, BERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/15/2024 |
| USSERY, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2000 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Nhc Healthcare, Athens — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 445099), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/nhc-healthcare-athens-athens-tn/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 445099. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.