Hickory Creek of Athens
51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH 45780 · (740) 797-4561
For profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
Hickory Creek of Athens has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 3 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Ohio average is 10.5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 11, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 11, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.August 11, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.August 5, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Ohio average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.69 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.98 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 71.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Laurels of Athens Athens · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC Athens · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Coolville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Hickory Creek of Athens on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.