Nursing home · Athens, OH
Laurels of Athens, the
70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701 · (740) 592-1000
Laurels of Athens, the is a 111-bed for-profit nursing home in Athens, Ohio (Athens County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 2011. On average it cares for 104 residents a day (about 94% of its certified beds). It is part of Ciena Healthcare/laurel Health Care, a group of 80 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Ohio is 3.2.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Ohio avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.77 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.33 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 20, 2026 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 16 above the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $38,912 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Athens Ltc, INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Laurels of Athens, the?
CMS rates Laurels of Athens, the 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Laurels of Athens, the have?
111 certified beds, with an average of 104 residents a day.
Does Laurels of Athens, the accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Laurels of Athens, the?
(740) 592-1000. Address: 70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).