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 17 of 17 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 4, 2024).

  14. 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 June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 4, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 4, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, 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).

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.