Hickory Creek Of Athens
The Plains, Ohio
51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH, 45780
Hickory Creek Of Athens Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.44 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.87 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.04 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 99 certified beds · ~76 avg residents/day (77% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Hickory Creek of Athens is a 99-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in The Plains, Ohio. It holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by 4-star ratings in both health inspections and quality measures. The facility currently maintains a 2-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH, 45780, The Plains, OH
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Hickory Creek Of Athens?
- Hickory Creek Of Athens has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Hickory Creek Of Athens score on health inspections?
- Hickory Creek Of Athens received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Hickory Creek Of Athens?
- Hickory Creek Of Athens has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Hickory Creek Of Athens have?
- Hickory Creek Of Athens has 99 certified beds.
- Does Hickory Creek Of Athens accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Hickory Creek Of Athens accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Hickory Creek Of Athens located?
- Hickory Creek Of Athens is located at 51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH, 45780, The Plains, Ohio.
- How can I contact Hickory Creek Of Athens?
- You can reach Hickory Creek Of Athens by phone at +1 740-797-4561.
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