Athens, OH

Laurels Of Athens, The

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH

(740) 592-1000

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

111

Certified beds

Average residents

107

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2011-12-06

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.95

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.52

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.12

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.14

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

43%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

43%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.8
0.6 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.8
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
92.4%
7.3 pts better
93.4%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
94.5%
4.4 pts better
95.5%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.3%
3.3%
6 pts worse
3.3%
6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
26.1%
22.9 pts better
11.4%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
6.2%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 23.7%
25.4%
1.7 pts better
19.6%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.8%
11.5%
1.3 pts worse
16.7%
3.9 pts better
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 9.0%
7.7%
1.3 pts worse
16.3%
7.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.2%
6.2%
3 pts worse
14.9%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.2%
0.1 pts worse
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
0.5%
0.1 pts worse
1.7%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.5%
21.7%
3.8 pts worse
19.8%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
3.7%
3 pts worse
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.6%
78.1%
17.5 pts better
81.7%
13.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.2%
12.5%
6.3 pts better
12.0%
5.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.2%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.3%
75.6%
20.7 pts better
79.7%
16.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.0%
25.1%
2.1 pts better
23.9%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-16 · Fire 2024-12-16

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-11-01 · Fire 2021-11-01

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-01-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-01-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-12-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-12-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2023-12-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-12-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2021-12-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-12-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

K361 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-12-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2024-12-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

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 2025-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2025-01-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-09-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-12-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-12-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2023-12-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

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 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

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 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

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 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-08

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 2023-03-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-12-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

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 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

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 2021-12-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-12-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 36 facilities 2016-02-01
Cleland, Stephanie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-10-19
Khan, Anis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 76 facilities 2016-02-01
Khan, Anis

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 76 facilities 2016-02-01
Laurel Acquisition Holding Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 33 facilities 2016-02-01
Laurel Health Care Company

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 32 facilities 2016-02-01
Lloyd, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2025-01-01
Mohammad A Qazi Living Trust Dated 09/26/97

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 52 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Stobb, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2016-02-01

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