NHC Healthcare, Athens

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at NHC Healthcare, Athens, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689May 7, 2021

  Based on review of facility policy, medical record review, review of facility investigation, observation, and interviews, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent elopement for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #1) reviewed, resulting in Immediate Jeopardy (a situation in which the provider's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation has caused, or is likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident) when Resident #1 exited the building through an egress door and was found by a visitor in the grass by the parking lot, approximately 8 feet from a 2-lane roadway in front of the facility, and 187 feet away from the facility building. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF761Jun 10, 2026

  Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to properly store medications and medical supplies in 1 of 2 medication carts observed for medication storage. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Medication Storage in the Facility, dated 2/25/2025, revealed .Medications and biologicals are stored safely, securely, and properly .Drugs dispensed in the manufacturer's original container will expire upon manufacturer's expiration date .All expired medications will be removed from the active supply . Review of the medical record revealed Resident #49 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Essential Hypertension, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, and Low Back Pain. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Aug 24, 2023

  Based on facility policy review, medical record review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure medical information was not visible for 1 resident (#24) of 24 residents reviewed for dignity. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, PATIENTS RIGHTS, revised on 6/2006, showed .The resident has a right to a dignified existence .A facility must protect and promote the rights of each resident, including .Privacy and confidentiality .A center must promote the exercise of rights for each patient . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF644Aug 24, 2023

  Based on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to resubmit a Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) timely after a new mental health diagnosis for 2 residents (Residents #1 and #54) of 5 residents reviewed for PASRR. The findings include: Record review revealed Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. Record review of the most recent PASARR Level 1 assessment dated [DATE], revealed Resident #1 had mental health diagnoses of Major Depression, Anxiety Disorder and Mood Disorder. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Aug 24, 2023

  Based on facility policy review, medical record review, and interview, the facility failed to revise the Comprehensive Care Plan to include hospice services for 1 resident (#18) of 3 residents reviewed for hospice. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING, revised on 11/1/2013, showed .The Federally mandated Minimum Data Set .is the basis for the assessment component of the Comprehensive Patient Care System .The assessment information is used to develop the patient's care plan . […]