Hickory Creek Of Athens
The Plains, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365589) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (740) 797-4561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hickory Creek Of Athens holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Hickory Creek Of Athens reports about 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
Hickory Creek Of Athens has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Hickory Creek Of Athens is a for-profit nursing home in The Plains, Athens County, Ohio, certified for 90 beds with an average of 71.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 7, 1982, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Hickory Creek Of Athens holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of approximately 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Hickory Creek Of Athens is part of the Foundations Health Solutions chain, which operates 64 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.1 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare or the facility before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hickory Creek Of Athens has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.69 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 42.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 90 beds and has an average of 71.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Foundations Health Solutions chain, which operates 64 facilities with an average rating of 4.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 7, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 7407974561 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 7407974561 for tour details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365589?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.