Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2019

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Life Care Center of Athens is a 128-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility owned by Life Care Centers of America, Inc., and administered by Joshua Malonein in Athens, Tennessee. It’s been licensed since 1992, serving McMinn County. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS grades Life Care Center of Athens 5 stars, 63 percent above Tennessee average, with all four sub-categories rated above the state benchmark. The health inspection rating is 71 percent above Tennessee average. One health inspection appears on record since 2019, producing 4 total moderate citations, placing the facility 13th of 176 Tennessee nursing homes by total citation count. No critical or serious citations recorded within seven years, all 4 citations were corrected, and no penalties assessed in the past three years. RN hours at 56 minutes per resident per day are 51 percent above Tennessee average of 37 minutes, and weekend RN coverage at 44 minutes per day is 83 percent above the state benchmark of 24 minutes. Both figures reflect consistent clinical oversight across the week. Short-stay re-hospitalization at 10.7 percent is 52 percent better than Tennessee average of 22.2 percent, the standout outcome measure. Self-care at discharge at 67.1 percent is 25 percent above the state figure. Short-stay falls with major injury at 2.2 percent are 182 percent above Tennessee average of 0.8 percent, a figure worth discussing with leadership. Long-stay hospitalizations at 1.27 per 1,000 resident days run 20 percent better than Tennessee average, and antipsychotic use at 25.0 percent is 51 percent above the 16.5 percent state benchmark.
Amenities include a secured Alzheimer’s and dementia care unit, a Community Re-Entry Program, a fine dining program, and landscaped grounds and courtyards.
Life Care Center of Athens suits McMinn County families wanting a 5-star facility with a strong health inspection record, above-average RN coverage, and dementia care.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Life Care Center of Athens is administrated by Joshua Malone.
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In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.
Tennessee average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2019
Tennessee average 15.4
Tennessee average 4.39
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Tennessee average: 1.1
Tennessee average: 0.6
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
213 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 0 | 67 | 17,333 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 5,843 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,705 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,184 | 67 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 912 | 71 | 77% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 886 | 82 | 89% | 7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 560 | 54 | 59% | 5.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 543 | 70 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 491 | 61 | 66% | 8.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 479 | 67 | 73% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 62 | 67% | 7.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 445 | 57 | 62% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 59 | 64% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 426 | 60 | 65% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 344 | 60 | 65% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 219 | 32 | 35% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 128 | 25 | 27% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 7 | 8% | 7.3 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
46% of new residents, often for short stays.
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Athens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to Life Care Center of Athens's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Life Care Center of Athens is located in Athens, Tennessee.
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The legal owner and operator of Life Care Center of Athens is Life Care Centers of America, Inc..
Life Care Center of Athens has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to TN state health department records, Life Care Center of Athens's license number is 00000164.
Joshua Malone is the administrator of Life Care Center of Athens.
Life Care Center of Athens has 128 beds.
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Life Care Center of Athens is located at 1234 Frye Street.
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