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NHC HEALTHCARE-ATHENS LLC
NPI 1316992274
Skilled Nursing Facility in Athens, TN

Active since May 22, 2006
4/5
Overall Rating
1204 FRYE ST, ATHENS, TN 37303(423) 145-0434 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Nhc Healthcare-athens Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NHC HEALTHCARE-ATHENS LLC (NPI 1316992274) is a healthcare organization registered as a skilled nursing facility in Athens, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Howard Jay Nason, Manager Of Llc, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316992274
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy314000000X
Legal Business NameNHC HEALTHCARE-ATHENS LLC
Location Address1204 FRYE STAthens, TN 37303-3052
Mailing Address1204 Frye StAthens, TN 37303-3052 · (423) 145-0434
Phone(423) 145-0434
Organization SubpartYesParent: National Healthcare Corporation
Authorized OfficialHoward Jay NasonManager Of Llc · (865) 690-9900
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1316992274 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySkilled Nursing FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code314000000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 162
Definition

(1) A skilled nursing facility is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living. It meets any licensing or certification standards et forth by the jurisdiction where it is located. A skilled nursing facility may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation; (2) Provides non-acute medical and skilled nursing care services, therapy and social services under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse on a 24-hour basis.

1204 FRYE ST, Athens, TN 37303
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Other Identifiers 7

Other974446Aetna
Medicare OSCAR/certification445099
Other1000620TN · Bcbs Tn
Medicaid0445099TN
Other702011318Cariten
Medicaid7440006TN
Other0140010045Health Source

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Nhc Healthcare, Athens (CMS certification number 445099), from CMS Care Compare.

Nhc Healthcare, Athens

Nursing home · Athens, TN
4/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Certification Number445099
Certified Beds86 beds67 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceNovember 16, 1971
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
2/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
1/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
4/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
3/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
14.67
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 2.41 · LPN 1.09 · RN 0.56
4.06 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.6 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.14 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
38.5%
Registered Nurse Turnover
12.5%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
1
Substantiated Complaints
1
Fines
1 totaling $657.80
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. JANET LYNN INMAN SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
MS. JESSICA FAULKNER
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
CAMELIA RAE WILLIAMS OTR
Occupational Therapist
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
NANCY L TYLER PT
Physical Therapist
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
MRS. MELANIE S. LOWE M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
LISA A RUSSELL PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
AMANDA PAIGE FRY MA.,CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 745-0434
DR. ELICIA DUNN CRUZ PHD, OTR
Occupational Therapist
1204 FRYE ST
ATHENS, TN 37303
McMinn County (423) 475-0434

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC is 1316992274. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Where is Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC located?

Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC is located at 1204 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303. The listed phone number is (423) 145-0434.

What is Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Skilled Nursing Facility with taxonomy code 314000000X.

Is Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Nhc Healthcare, Athens is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 86 certified beds.

What quality rating does Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC have?

CMS rates Nhc Healthcare, Athens 4 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 3 other insurers list Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nhc Healthcare-Athens LLC was last updated on June 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.