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Laurels of Athens, the, Athens, OH: 2 star rating, fined $38,912 across 1 fine

Laurels of Athens, the in Athens, OH is run by Athens LTC, Inc, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $38,912 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 36 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on April 20, 2026, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
111
Residents per day
104 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Athens LTC, Inc
Chain
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care, 80 facilities
Fines
$38,912 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
36, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
April 20, 2026
CMS Certification Number
366396
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
April 20, 2026Fine$38,912Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
April 20, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J: isolated, immediate jeopardyCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F887Educate 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
April 20, 2026F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 13, 2026data.cms.gov
December 16, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2025data.cms.gov
December 16, 2024F803Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2025data.cms.gov
December 16, 2024F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2025data.cms.gov
December 16, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2025data.cms.gov
December 16, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 8, 2025data.cms.gov
July 31, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 3, 2024data.cms.gov
July 31, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 3, 2024data.cms.gov
July 31, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 3, 2024data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 12 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 4 officers, directors or trustees, 4 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Laurel Health Care CompanyOperational or managerial controlNot listedFebruary 1, 2016data.cms.gov
Laurel Health Care CompanyAdditional disclosable partyNot listedMay 27, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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