All citations for Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 21, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 75 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 14, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.