Hickory Creek of Athens
Nursing Home · The Plains, OH
CMS certification number365589
Contact & location
51 East 4TH StreetThe Plains, OH 45780
Athens County
- Phone
- (740) 797-4561
- ZIP code
- 45780 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day
- 71.2 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- 51 the Plains, INC.
- Chain
- Foundations Health Solutions (64 facilities, avg 4.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 7, 1982
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.69 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.56 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.98 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.14 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.32 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.4 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 11, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 5 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-11 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2024-08-05 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2024-06-06 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2022-10-04 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
| 2022-10-04 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-19 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Colleran, Brian (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jonas, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krystowski, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lloyd, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Colleran, Brian (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Colleran, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krystowski, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Colleran, Brian (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Foundations Health Solutions, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jonas, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krystowski, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Hickory Creek of Athens?
Hickory Creek of Athens has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Ohio.
How many beds does Hickory Creek of Athens have?
It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 71 residents per day.
Has Hickory Creek of Athens been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Hickory Creek of Athens?
It is part of Foundations Health Solutions and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Hickory Creek of Athens?
(740) 797-4561. The facility is located at 51 East 4TH Street, The Plains, OH 45780.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.