Nursing homes in Athens, TN
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Athens, part of the Mc Minn area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Athens, Tennessee, have access to two skilled nursing facilities serving the McMinn County region across ZIP codes 37303 and 37371. These local centers maintain a strong average CMS Care Compare overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Life Care Center of Athens stands out as the area's top performer, currently holding a prestigious 5-star rating, reflecting the quality of care options available to families throughout the community.
Rating distribution
avg 4.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Athens
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Athens
- All homes in Athens score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 0 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Athens
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| NHC HEALTHCARE, ATHENS NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.