Nursing homes in Athens, TN
2 nursing homes certified by Medicare. Medicare star rating: 5★ 1 · 2★ 1.
2 nursing homes in Athens; 12 more within 25 miles.
A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.
All nursing homes in Athens
- Life Care Center of Athens(423) 745‑8181Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 · 128 beds · Abuse citation
- NHC Healthcare, Athens(423) 745‑0434Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 · 86 beds
Nearby nursing homes within 25 miles
- Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation7.4 mi · Etowah, TN
- Etowah Health and Rehabilitation8.9 mi · Etowah, TN
- Waters of Sweetwater a Rehabilitation & Nursing12 mi · Sweetwater, TN
- Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center12 mi · Decatur, TN
- Wood Village13 mi · Sweetwater, TN
- Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center13 mi · Madisonville, TN
- Life Care Center of Rhea County22 mi · Dayton, TN
- Spring City Care and Rehabilitation Center22 mi · Spring City, TN
More care in Athens
Common questions
How many nursing homes are in Athens?
Medicare (CMS) lists 2 nursing homes in Athens, Tennessee. 2 have a Medicare star rating.
Which nursing homes in Athens have 5 stars?
In the current Medicare data: NHC Healthcare, Athens. Ratings are one piece of information: call and visit before you decide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Provider Information”, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13. In a medical emergency, call 911. About nursing homes and their ratings