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 26 to 50 of 75 citations

  1. 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 April 23, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2025).

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

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

  3. 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 August 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 5, 2024).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

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

    Health citation F-0848, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 14, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

  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

    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 February 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 19, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 7, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 21, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

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

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights 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).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

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

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 21, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care 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).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, 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).

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.