Nursing home

Hickory Creek of Athens

51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH, 45780

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Foundations Health Solutions · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Hickory Creek of Athens, with 24 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
90
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Athens Co. avg 3Ohio avg 3.22This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Athens Co. avg: 3. Ohio avg: 3.22.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

24
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
122022
92024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)15.86%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.72%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.11%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Colleran, BrianCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Colleran, BrianCORPORATE OFFICER
Krystowski, JohnCORPORATE OFFICER
Foundations Health Solutions, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Colleran, BrianOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Jonas, ChristopherOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Krystowski, JohnOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Foundations Health Solutions, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Colleran, BrianADP OF THE SNF
Jonas, ChristopherADP OF THE SNF
Krystowski, JohnADP OF THE SNF
Lloyd, JohnADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Athens County.

51 East 4th Street, The Plains
Athens County · OH · 45780
90 certified beds39.3616, -82.1240

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Edith Lane of Cincinnati
CCN 365005
Cincinnati, OH211Not shown$159,338
Hillside Plaza
CCN 365006
Cleveland, OH433Not shown$0
Brethren Retirement Community
CCN 365014
Greenville, OH224Not shown$0
Lutheran Home
CCN 365020
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Atrium Nursing and Rehabilitation
CCN 365022
Xenia, OH214Not shown$193,839
Wexner Heritage House
CCN 365026
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Frequently asked questions

What is Hickory Creek of Athens's CMS rating?

Hickory Creek of Athens has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Hickory Creek of Athens located?

Hickory Creek of Athens is located at 51 East 4th Street, The Plains, OH, 45780 in Athens County, and CMS lists 90 certified beds.

Does Hickory Creek of Athens have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Hickory Creek of Athens over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Hickory Creek of Athens's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Hickory Creek of Athens's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 4 facilities in Athens County, and 3.22 across Ohio. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Hickory Creek of Athens's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Hickory Creek of Athens's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
365589
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
90
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 24 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 11, 20250684GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 18, 2025
Aug 11, 20250757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 18, 2025
Aug 11, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 18, 2025
Aug 5, 20240740DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240685DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240756DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Jun 6, 20240881DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 9, 2024
Oct 4, 20220550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220583DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220692EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220700DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220727FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022
Oct 4, 20220758EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 19, 2022

How to verify this data

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