The Plains, OH

Hickory Creek Of Athens

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies

51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH

(740) 797-4561

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

76

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Foundations Health Solutions

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1982-10-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.50

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.87

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.04

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.15

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

40%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

42%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.6
1.8
0.8 pts worse
1.9
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
1.8
About the same
1.8
About the same
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
92.4%
2 pts better
93.4%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 75.7%
94.5%
18.8 pts worse
95.5%
19.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.7%
3.3%
2.6 pts better
3.3%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 29.5%
26.1%
3.4 pts worse
11.4%
18.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.4%
6.2%
3.2 pts worse
5.4%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 38.9%
25.4%
13.5 pts worse
19.6%
19.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.6%
11.5%
12.1 pts worse
16.7%
6.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 3.5%
7.7%
4.2 pts better
16.3%
12.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 2.9%
6.2%
3.3 pts better
14.9%
12 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.2%
0.4 pts worse
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
0.5%
0.1 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.8%
21.7%
0.9 pts better
19.8%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.9%
3.7%
0.8 pts better
5.1%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.5%
78.1%
10.4 pts better
81.7%
6.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.6%
12.5%
4.1 pts worse
12.0%
4.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.5%
75.6%
4.9 pts better
79.7%
0.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 11.7%
25.1%
13.4 pts better
23.9%
12.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-11 · Fire 2025-08-11

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-06 · Fire 2024-06-06

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-10-04 · Fire 2022-10-04

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2023-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-10-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-08-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-05

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2024-08-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-06

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-08-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-10-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-04

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-10-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Colleran Fam Tr Dated 01-01-2018

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 63 facilities 2018-06-01
Foundations Health LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 63 facilities 2018-06-01
Colleran, Brian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2019-01-01
Colleran, Brian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2019-01-01
Colleran, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2019-01-01
Foundations Health Solutions, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 62 facilities 2019-01-01
Jonas, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-04-01
Krystowski, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2018-06-01
Krystowski, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 63 facilities 2018-06-01

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