| Life Care Center Of Athens | |
| 1234 Frye Street, Athens, Tennessee 37371 | |
| (423) 745-8181 | |
| Name | Life Care Center Of Athens |
|---|---|
| Location | 1234 Frye Street, Athens, Tennessee |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 128 |
| Occupancy Rate | 69.38% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 445298 |
| Legal Business Name | Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Corporation |
| NPI Number | 1295777894 |
| Organization Name | LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Doing Business As | LIFE CARE CENTER OF ATHENS |
| Address | 1234 Frye St, Athens, TN 37303 |
| Phone Number | 423-745-8181 |
News Archive
Many people get stressed when they visit the doctor, leading to blood pressure readings higher than normal. It's called "White Coat Syndrome." And since two-thirds of diabetics suffer from high blood pressure, getting accurate readings is crucial to getting proper care for them.
It is Australia's turn to get a new National Health Performance Authority after the Victorian Government abandoned its opposition to the creation of the body. According to sources in a meeting of federal, state and territory health ministers in Melbourne this week all groups have agreed in principle to the establishment of the authority which will monitor and report on the performance of hospitals and health services.
University of British Columbia researchers have developed a specialized microscope that has the potential ability to both diagnose diseases that include skin cancer and perform incredibly precise surgery-all without cutting skin.
An analysis of births in Norway found that persons born preterm had an increased risk of death throughout childhood and lower rates of reproduction in adulthood, compared to persons born at term, according to a study in the March 26 issue of JAMA.
Sciele Pharma, Inc., a U.S.-based group company of Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and Addrenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held U.S. pharmaceutical company specializing in developing drugs that regulate the adrenergic system, today announced that Sciele has agreed to acquire Addrenex.
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News Archive
Many people get stressed when they visit the doctor, leading to blood pressure readings higher than normal. It's called "White Coat Syndrome." And since two-thirds of diabetics suffer from high blood pressure, getting accurate readings is crucial to getting proper care for them.
It is Australia's turn to get a new National Health Performance Authority after the Victorian Government abandoned its opposition to the creation of the body. According to sources in a meeting of federal, state and territory health ministers in Melbourne this week all groups have agreed in principle to the establishment of the authority which will monitor and report on the performance of hospitals and health services.
University of British Columbia researchers have developed a specialized microscope that has the potential ability to both diagnose diseases that include skin cancer and perform incredibly precise surgery-all without cutting skin.
An analysis of births in Norway found that persons born preterm had an increased risk of death throughout childhood and lower rates of reproduction in adulthood, compared to persons born at term, according to a study in the March 26 issue of JAMA.
Sciele Pharma, Inc., a U.S.-based group company of Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and Addrenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held U.S. pharmaceutical company specializing in developing drugs that regulate the adrenergic system, today announced that Sciele has agreed to acquire Addrenex.
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| Number of Facility Reported Incidents | 0 |
| Number of Substantiated Complaints | 0 |
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Experience Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.35 | 14.46 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.89 | 5.51 |
| Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder | 44.62 | 48.41 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.22 | 1.79 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.85 | 2.65 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.62 | 5.05 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.87 | 3.36 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 22.86 | 14.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.93 | 83.88 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7 | 1.79 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened | 35.5 | 17.09 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 31.85 | 19.7 |
| Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 17.41 | 7.32 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.79 | 95.98 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function | 83.15 | 67.99 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 86.36 | 82.93 |
News Archive
Many people get stressed when they visit the doctor, leading to blood pressure readings higher than normal. It's called "White Coat Syndrome." And since two-thirds of diabetics suffer from high blood pressure, getting accurate readings is crucial to getting proper care for them.
It is Australia's turn to get a new National Health Performance Authority after the Victorian Government abandoned its opposition to the creation of the body. According to sources in a meeting of federal, state and territory health ministers in Melbourne this week all groups have agreed in principle to the establishment of the authority which will monitor and report on the performance of hospitals and health services.
University of British Columbia researchers have developed a specialized microscope that has the potential ability to both diagnose diseases that include skin cancer and perform incredibly precise surgery-all without cutting skin.
An analysis of births in Norway found that persons born preterm had an increased risk of death throughout childhood and lower rates of reproduction in adulthood, compared to persons born at term, according to a study in the March 26 issue of JAMA.
Sciele Pharma, Inc., a U.S.-based group company of Shionogi & Co., Ltd. and Addrenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held U.S. pharmaceutical company specializing in developing drugs that regulate the adrenergic system, today announced that Sciele has agreed to acquire Addrenex.
› Verified 3 days ago