Best nursing homes in Athens, TN
There are 2 nursing homes in Athens, Tennessee certified by Medicare. Of the 2 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.5 stars, compared with 3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Athens, TN, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Nhc Healthcare, Athens
1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303
For-profit · 86 beds · Part of National Healthcare Corporation
★★★★★5Much above average2.Life Care Center of Athens
1234 Frye Street PO Box 786, Athens, TN 37371
For-profit · 128 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nhc Healthcare, Athens | 5 | 86 | For-profit |
| Life Care Center of Athens | 2 | 128 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Etowah, TN (2 · 8.1 mi)
- Decatur, TN (1 · 12 mi)
- Sweetwater, TN (2 · 12.5 mi)
- Madisonville, TN (1 · 13.5 mi)
- Spring City, TN (1 · 22.2 mi)
- Cleveland, TN (4 · 24.2 mi)
- Loudon, TN (1 · 24.8 mi)
- Dayton, TN (2 · 25.4 mi)
- Rockwood, TN (1 · 30.1 mi)
- Harriman, TN (1 · 30.6 mi)
- Copperhill, TN (1 · 34 mi)
- Pikeville, TN (1 · 35.4 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Athens, TN?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Athens, Tennessee.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Athens, TN?
Nhc Healthcare, Athens has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Athens, TN have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Life Care Center of Athens. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)