Nursing homes in Athens, OH
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Athens, part of the Athens area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Athens, Ohio, currently have access to two nursing home facilities serving the 45701 ZIP code and the surrounding Athens County region. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these local facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these options, The Laurels of Athens stands out with the highest performance, currently maintaining a 4-star rating as part of the Ciena Healthcare network.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Athens
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Athens
- All homes in Athens score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LAURELS OF ATHENS, THE at 4★.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Athens
| LAURELS OF ATHENS, THE CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| KIMES NURSING & REHAB CTR Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.