Nhc Healthcare, Athens
Athens, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445099) · 86 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (423) 745-0434 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Athens holds a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Athens reports total nurse staffing of about 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.8%.
NHC Healthcare, Athens has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Athens is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since November 1971. It maintains 86 certified beds, with an average of 67 residents receiving care.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspections 5 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.07, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in this data.
NHC Healthcare, Athens is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Athens has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Tennessee state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.07 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 50.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 86 certified beds and an average of 67 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which includes 69 facilities averaging 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 16, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4237450434 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 4237450434 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445099?state=TN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.