Nursing homes in Athens, OH
Athens, OH has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels of Athens70 Columbus Circle · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 111 | 1 ($38,912) |
| Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC75 Kimes Lane · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 61 | 2 ($186,564) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Ohio, 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
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 14, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 14, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.July 14, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.July 14, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 14, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.June 2, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0606 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.June 2, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.June 2, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 2, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.June 2, 2026 · Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
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Questions about nursing homes in Athens
Which nursing home in Athens has the highest Medicare rating?
The Laurels of Athens has the highest overall rating in Athens: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Athens have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $225,476 in all. The most was $186,564, at Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Athens?
Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC is a Special Focus Facility candidate. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Athens is the largest?
The Laurels of Athens, with 111 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.