Nursing Home
Hickory Creek of Athens
Certified beds
90
Avg. 71 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Oct 1982
Medicaid
Certified
Since Oct 1982
CMS rating
4
Above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Ohio avgOH | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.69 | 3.69 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.56 | 0.64 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.98 | 0.95 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.14 | 2.09 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.32 | 3.28 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Ohio avgOH | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Ohio and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (922 Ohio and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
3health deficiencies
Aug 11, 2025 · 3 standard, 0 complaint
Ohio average: 10.3 · U.S. average: 9.2
Ohio average: 10.3 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
9health deficiencies
Jun 6, 2024 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 90 Medicare-certified beds
Location
51 E 4th St, The Plains, OH 45780
Athens County · 0.6 mi from the center of The Plains
Facility details
Legal business name51 the Plains, Inc.
OperatorFoundations Health Solutions
OwnershipFor-profit corporation
Facilities in chain64
Medicare approvedOct 7, 1982
Chain average rating4.2 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number365589
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.