CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
NHC Healthcare, Athens is registered as a for-profit facility.
During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of three from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in Tennessee. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.
According to the data, NHC Healthcare, Athens aided an average of 68 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 86 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, NHC Healthcare, Athens spent a total of $14,381 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were four for-profit nursing homes in Mc Minn County, Tennessee.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah Health Care Center | Suzanna Baker, Robert Buchanan, John M. Faust Living Trust, and Leslie Wallstedt | For profit - Individual | 1 | 68.2 |
| Life Care Center of Athens | Forrest Preston | For profit - Corporation | 4 | 91.2 |
| NHC Healthcare, Athens | Nhc-Op LP | For profit - Limited Liability company | 3 | 68 |
| Starr Regional Health and Rehabilitation | Lifepoint Holdings 2, LLC | For profit - Corporation | 4 | 65.5 |
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