Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC in Athens, OH has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings, and 2-star quality measures. It is a special-focus candidate/facility, had $186,564 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported staffing of 3.11 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: July 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $186,564special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1074.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.80
Licensed practical nurses
0.65
Nurse aides
1.66
Weekend nursing
2.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 87%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%16.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.5%6.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%7.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
12.9%12.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29%2.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
39.4%20%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%6.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.2%32.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
19.4%10.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%88.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure it did not hire anyone with a record of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 606 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $118,132 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $68,432 was recorded.
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 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $186,564 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 2, 2026
20 days
Federal fine
Jun 2, 2026
$118,132
Federal fine
Mar 9, 2026
$68,432
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
56.5 residents on an average day (93% of 61 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 24 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.