The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
ATHENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ATHENS, PA · Medicare-certified · 90 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Athens, PA has a 1-star overall rating, with low staffing and quality scores and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.39 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it carries the lowest overall rating and recent inspection citations in food service, staffing, and psychotropic medication practices.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3901 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3901.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84
- Nurse aides
- 2.05
- Weekend nursing
- 3.11
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
31.9%21.8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%1.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%9.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%3.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
19.6%6.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.6%18%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.9%28%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.8%17.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%2.3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.4%22.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
24.1%28.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.9%98.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.3%91.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 22 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 15 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CEDAR VIEW HOLDINGS · 9 homes · 1.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.5 residents on an average day (81% of 90 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 11 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.