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Laurels of Athens, The
70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701
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.
Laurels of Athens, The is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Athens, Ohio, certified for 111 beds and caring for about 103 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 5, 15 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $39K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Athens Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 36 | 53 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.4 | 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 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.6% | 50.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $38,912 | $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: 20 Apr 2026, 16 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×28 E ×4 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | Fine | $38,912 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.6%, RNs 42.3%; 0 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 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.3% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.0% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Athens Ltc, Inc. Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Health Care Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2016 |
| Laurel Health Care Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 Laurels of Athens, The been cited for?
36 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Laurels of Athens, The been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $39K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Laurels of Athens, The 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 Laurels of Athens, The?
It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Laurel Health Care Company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Laurels of Athens, The last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Apr 2026.
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.