Nursing homes in Athens County, Ohio
Athens County, Ohio, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 312 certified beds.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 169 health deficiencies over three cycles, 54.2 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $121K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Athens County | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 922 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 54.2 | 35.3 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $121K | $23M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek of Athens | The Plains | 90 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 26.7 | — | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | Coolville | 50 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 112.0 | $14K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Laurels of Athens, The | Athens | 111 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 32.4 | $39K | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC | Athens | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 53 | 86.9 | $68K | 2 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 13 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 10 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 8 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
Chains present: Continuing Healthcare Solutions (1), Foundations Health Solutions (1), Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Athens County, Ohio?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 312 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Athens County have the highest CMS ratings?
Hickory Creek of Athens (4 stars), Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (2 stars), Laurels of Athens, The (2 stars)
How do Athens County nursing homes compare with Ohio?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 54.2 per 100 beds against 35.3 statewide.