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6 licensed nursing homes in Athens, OH
Updated October 21, 2026
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Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC

75 KIMES LANE, ATHENS, OH 45701

Kimes Nursing and Rehab LLC holds a 1.0 out of 5 overall rating and a 1.0 out of 5 health inspection score, pointing to systemic problems that need immediate attention. However, nursing staff turnover is a significant concern at 87%, meaning residents deal with a revolving door of unfamiliar caregivers.

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3.4Concerns

LAURELS OF ATHENS, THE

70 COLUMBUS CIRCLE, ATHENS, OH 45701

Laurels of Athens carries a 2-star overall rating, a score that struggles to reconcile its decent staffing levels with serious safety concerns. However, nearly a quarter of long-stay residents receive anti-anxiety or sleep medication, a rate far above national figures, and the data doesn't specify if these are medically necessary.

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ATHENS LTC, INC

70 CIRCLE DRIVE, ATHENS, OH 45701

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ECHOING HILLS VILLAGE, INC.

8800 HARNER RD, ATHENS, OH 45701

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6.4Solid

HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS

51 EAST 4TH STREET, THE PLAINS, OH 45780

HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 39%.

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4.8Mixed

ARCADIA VALLEY SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

25675 EAST MAIN STREET, COOLVILLE, OH 45723

Arcadia Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation carries a 2-star overall rating, with health inspection and staffing scores also sitting at 2 stars, even as its quality measures are rated higher. However, residents here experience falls resulting in major injury more often than others nationally.

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6 licensed nursing homes in Athens, OH, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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