Nursing home · The Plains, OH
Hickory Creek of Athens
51 East 4Th Street, The Plains, OH 45780 · (740) 797-4561
Hickory Creek of Athens is a 90-bed for-profit nursing home in The Plains, Ohio (Athens County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1982. On average it cares for 73 residents a day (about 81% of its certified beds). It is part of Foundations Health Solutions, a group of 64 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 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 | 3.48 | 3.71 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.55 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.10 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 39% | 49% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 11, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 3 below the state average of 10 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| 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 - Corporation. Legal business name: 51 the Plains, 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 Hickory Creek of Athens?
CMS rates Hickory Creek of Athens 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Hickory Creek of Athens have?
90 certified beds, with an average of 73 residents a day.
Does Hickory Creek of Athens 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 Hickory Creek of Athens?
(740) 797-4561. Address: 51 East 4Th Street, The Plains, OH 45780.
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).