Laurels Of Athens, The
Athens, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 366396) · 111 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $38,912
Phone: (740) 592-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels Of Athens in Athens, Ohio has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
The Laurels Of Athens reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The Laurels Of Athens has 1 federal fine on record totaling $38,912.00, with no payment denials. CMS has not applied an abuse icon flag to this facility, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Laurels Of Athens is a for-profit nursing home located in Athens, Ohio, operating under a Limited Liability Company ownership structure. It is certified for 111 beds and had an average of 102.8 residents based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since December 6, 2011.
CMS gives The Laurels Of Athens an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 41.6%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $38,912.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS has not applied an abuse icon flag to this facility, and it is not currently listed under the CMS Special Focus program.
The Laurels Of Athens is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Laurels Of Athens has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a 41.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $38,912.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS has not applied an abuse icon flag to this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 111 beds and had an average of 102.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC that is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 6, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating (2/5), a quality measure rating (3/5), and a staffing rating (4/5), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7405921000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour or facility-specific observations; contact the facility at 7405921000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/366396?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.