The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LAURELS OF ATHENS, THE
ATHENS, OH · Medicare-certified · 111 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
The Laurels of Athens has a 4 out of 5 overall rating, with strong quality measures (5/5) and staffing (4/5), though health inspections are lower at 3/5. It reported 3.83 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, with no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8311 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 16, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8311.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.03
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 2.31
- Weekend nursing
- 3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
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
12.7%12.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.1%6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.5%4.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9%8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.3%2.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.6%4.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.2%22.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%21.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.3%8.1%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
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.2%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to manage their own money and financial affairs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 567 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 83 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 105.4 residents on an average day (95% of 111 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 14 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.