All citations for Life Care Center of Athens

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

March 28, 2026

Showing 1 to 5 of 5 citations

  1. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2019).

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

    Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.

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

    Health citation F-0920, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2019).

  3. 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 November 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2019).

  4. 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 November 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 15, 2019).

  5. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2019).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.