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Laurels of Athens, The

70 Columbus Circle · Athens, OH 45701 · 111 certified beds

(740) 592-1000

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About Laurels of Athens, The

Laurels of Athens, The is a nursing home in Athens, Ohio. Its capacity is 111 beds, above the Ohio median of 86 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 46 citations, the most recent on April 20, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.77 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Athens. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (46)

Records from November 2021 to April 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0602

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0770

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0887

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0699

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0755

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0757

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • April 20, 2026

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 13, 2026.

  • December 16, 2024

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2025.

  • December 16, 2024

    Tag F0803

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2025.

  • December 16, 2024

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 8, 2025.

  • December 16, 2024

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2025.

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Penalties (1)

  • April 20, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $38,912 against this nursing home on April 20, 2026.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.77 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.83 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, a chain of 80 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.

  • Parent company: Laurel Health Care Holdings, INC.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Ohio.

Nursing Homes

Ohio median$9,186/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Athens.

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