Nursing homes in Athens, AL
Athens, AL has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and none has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC611 West Market Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 149 | None |
| Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC1600 West Hobbs Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 170 | None |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Alabama, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Athens
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 13, 2020 · Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 13, 2020 · Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 13, 2020 · Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Athens
Which nursing home in Athens has the highest Medicare rating?
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC has the highest overall rating in Athens: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Athens have been fined?
None of the 2 nursing homes in Athens has been fined in the last three years.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Athens?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Athens is the largest?
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, with 170 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.