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Hickory Creek of Athens
51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH 45780
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 90 beds, Hickory Creek of Athens serves The Plains in Athens County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1982.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 9, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 26.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Athens Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 53 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.7 | 86.9 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 50.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $38,912 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Aug 2025, 6 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×19 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 5 Aug 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 6 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 9 Aug 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2022 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 19 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.4%, RNs 28.6%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.8% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.4% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.8% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: 51 The Plains, Inc.. Chain: Foundations Health Solutions (64 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Athens County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 4 facilities in Athens County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hickory Creek of Athens been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Hickory Creek of Athens been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hickory Creek of Athens compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hickory Creek of Athens?
It is part of the Foundations Health Solutions chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Foundations Health Solutions, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hickory Creek of Athens last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.