Nursing homeActive
Nhc Healthcare, Athens
1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303423745043486 certified beds · 67 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
8
● 0● 8● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-06-10
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Tennessee Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-24 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-11-20 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Tennessee Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-07Record 445099-20260610-F761
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-07Record 445099-20230824-F550
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-07Record 445099-20230824-F644
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-07Record 445099-20230824-F657
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-07Record 445099-20230824-F849
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-07Record 445099-20230824-F868
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-07Record 445099-20230824-F880
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-12Record 445099-20191120-F791
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.56
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 0.60 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.07
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.80 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.50
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 3.31 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover51%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover11%
Facility
Tennessee
National
Tennessee 43% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.3% | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 32.3% | 14.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 37.3% | 31.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| Blackrock Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Butler, Addison Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Consolidated Staffing, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dodson, Vicki Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kidd, Brian Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Advisors LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nason Jr., Howard Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Health Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Health Investors, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| National Healthcare Corporation Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nhc/Delaware Inc Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Bert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanguard Group Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
National Healthcare Corporation — 69 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Tennessee.
No county cost figures on file for Mc Minn.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center Of Athens Athens | 0.7 mi | 2026-03-28 | 0111 |
| Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation Etowah | 7.6 mi | 2026-01-14 | 070 |
| Etowah Health And Rehabilitation Etowah | 9.1 mi | 2026-02-25 | 023 |
| Waters Of Sweetwater A Rehabilitation & Nursing Sweetwater | 11.7 mi | 2025-08-06 | 0150 |
| Decatur Wellness And Rehabilitation Center Decatur | 11.7 mi | 2026-04-15 | 060 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |