Hickory Creek of Athens
51 East 4th Street · The Plains, OH · 45780 · 7407974561
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Foundations Health Solutions
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2022
Try 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.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 4, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 19, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365589 · certified since October 7, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.