LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Category: Nursing Home
1234 FRYE STREET, PO BOX 786
ATHENS, TN 37371

Nursing Home

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844757438

Details

Resident Capacity:116

Costs

PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

  • 04/10/2008 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/09/2008 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Electrical
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 03/14/2007 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
offer Flu or Pneumococal vaccine to some residents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 03/12/2007 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Building Service Equipment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Fire Alarm Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/20/2006 Health Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that nurse aides show they have the skills to be able to care for residents. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Pharmacy Service
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discharged. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 04/18/2006 Fire Safety Survey for LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS
Corridor Walls and Doors
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

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