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The Laurels Of Athens
70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701
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The Laurels Of Athens Description
The Laurels Of Athens is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, hospice, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Athens, Ohio and is part of the Laurel Health Care Company network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviewers strongly advise against placing loved ones in this facility, citing neglect, lack of care, and even instances where residents' health deteriorated due to poor management and care.
- Complaints include not checking on residents, not assisting with basic needs like eating or changing, and poor hygiene practices leading to serious health issues.
- Some reviewers allege that positive reviews are manipulated by staff or owners to counteract genuine negative feedback.
- There are mentions of legal action and a call for the facility to be shut down or inspected due to the level of care provided.
Positive Reviews:
- A number of reviewers share positive experiences, highlighting great care, attentive staff, and a clean facility.
- Some families express gratitude for the compassionate care their loved ones received, mentioning that staff treated residents like family and provided excellent rehabilitation services.
- Positive mentions also include effective communication with families, a variety of activities for residents, and successful recovery and therapy outcomes.
Mixed Reviews:
- There are mixed opinions on the staff, with some praising their hard work and care, while others criticize them for being overworked and unable to provide adequate attention to all residents.
- Food quality is a recurring complaint even among some otherwise positive reviews, with meals described as inedible and overly processed.
General Observations:
- The facility receives a wide range of feedback, from extremely negative to highly positive, indicating varied experiences.
- Concerns about resident care, staff behavior, and facility management are serious and recurrent in negative reviews.
- Positive reviews often focus on the caring nature of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the effectiveness of the therapy provided.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 6, 2011
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 111
Total current residents: 105
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 6
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $9750
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-14 | F | Egress Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-14 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-10-26 | 2021-12-14 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-03-18 | 2019-04-12 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-03-18 | 2019-04-12 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2018-02-15 | 2018-03-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2018-02-15 | 2018-03-20 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-06-28 | $15,000 |
| 2021-06-28 | $9,750 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Athens which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 25,044 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $64,889, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 56.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 178 days of rain, 27 days of snow and 159 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.13 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.59 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.01 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.28 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.86 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 77.0, Moderate Days 3.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Kindred Market
0.6 miles awayNew Market
1.3 miles awaySeaman's Cardinal Supermarket
1.4 miles awaySave-A-Lot
1.6 miles awayKroger
1.6 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Atomic Credit Union
0.9 miles awayThe Citizens Bank
0.9 miles awayHocking Valley Bank
0.9 miles awayPeoples Bank
1.1 miles awayChase
1.1 miles awayHospitals
O’Bleness Hospital
1.4 miles awayAppalachian Behavioral Healthcare
1.5 miles awayOhioHealth Nelsonville Health Center
11.6 miles awayHocking Valley Community Hospital
22.5 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.2 miles awayThe Drugstore at OU
1.2 miles awayShrivers Pharmacy & Wellness Center
1.5 miles awayThe Drugstore at O'Bleness Hospital
1.6 miles awayKroger Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayDentists
Athens Dental Depot
0.1 miles awayAthens Dental Arts
0.8 miles awayGilmore Orthodontics
0.8 miles awayPatrick J McKinley DDS
1.0 miles awayGregory M Linscott DDS
1.2 miles awayParks
Highland Park
0.5 miles awayRecreational Fields
1.0 miles awayEast State Street Park
1.1 miles awaySells Park
1.1 miles awayMcCraken Field
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Market on State
2.2 miles awayCulture
Passionworks
1.0 miles awayTempleton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium
1.3 miles awayRestaurants
The Kitchen At Devil's Kettle
0.3 miles awayOMG Rotisserie!
0.4 miles awayDairy Queen
0.5 miles awayVillage Bakery & Cafe
0.6 miles awayDella Zona
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