Laurels of Athens, the

Nursing Home · Athens, OH

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number366396

Contact & location

70 Columbus Circle
Athens, OH 45701
Athens County
Phone
(740) 592-1000
ZIP code
45701 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
111
Residents per day
102.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Athens LTC, INC
Chain
Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
December 6, 2011
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.4
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.72 (state 3.69 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.96 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.53 (state 0.95 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.22 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.37 (state 3.28 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.6 (state 48.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
42.3 (state 43.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 20, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
16.0 (state 10.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
36 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-20 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 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 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 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 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 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 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 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 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 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 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2026-04-20 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-13
2024-12-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-16 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-12-16 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 2025-01-08
2024-12-16 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 2025-01-08
2024-12-16 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-08
2024-07-31 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-07-31 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2024-07-31 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-03
2023-10-26 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 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 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 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 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 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 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15
2023-10-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-15

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $38,912 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-20Fine$38,912

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cleland, Stephanie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Khan, Anis (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Laurel Health Care Company (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lloyd, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stobb, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Qazi, Mohammad (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Khan, Anis (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Qazi, Mohammad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Stobb, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Cleland, Stephanie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Khan, Anis (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Laurel Health Care Company (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lloyd, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Qazi, Mohammad (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Laurels of Athens, the?

Laurels of Athens, the has a 2-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 Laurels of Athens, the have?

It has 111 certified beds and cares for about 103 residents per day.

Has Laurels of Athens, the been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $38,912 in the last three years.

Who owns Laurels of Athens, the?

It is part of Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Laurels of Athens, the?

(740) 592-1000. The facility is located at 70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.