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The Laurels Of Athens
70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701
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(740) 592-1000Pricing Details
This detailed pricing information was obtained directly from the Director of Marketing at The Laurels Of Athens via email on Jan. 29, 2024.
Private Pay Rate
$28/day, but we accept most insurances as well.
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Community Insights
This detailed information was obtained directly from the Director of Marketing at The Laurels Of Athens via email on Jan. 29, 2024.
Do you guys currently have a waitlist?
The Laurels of Athens does currently have a waiting list for long term care.
Could you share pricing and any other general information?
Our current Private pay rate is $28/day, but we accept most insurances as well.
Could you provide an overview of the types of professionals on your staff and the training they undergo at your facility?
We currently have a wide range of staffing from kitchen staff to administrator, each are equally important. The Laurels of Athens does staff much higher than most other facilities and therefore have more care time with each patient. In addition, we have specialized staff, such as a certified wound nurse and a wound physician that does visits once a week.
Could you tell me about the measures you have in place to ensure the safety and well-being of your residents?
One of the main safety things is the staffing we provide. We are also integrating technology into our care with circadia monitoring system. We have recently started using ACP technology for therapy of wounds, pain and more.
Do you offer any resources or support services to aid residents' transition into the community?
We do have daily activities as well as daily room visits from activities department. In addition, we have counselors, religious services and Viaquest services.
Do you offer transportation services for residents?
The Laurels do offer transportation for appointments, however if it personal we assist with setting transport as needed.
Could you tell me a little about your dining experience?
We have menus that our guest can choose from. If they do not choose anything the main dish will be served. The guest has the choice to eat in their room or in the dinning room.
What is the process that takes place if a resident has a complaint or an issue they want addressed?
There are forms that can be filled out, at which point it is directed to the correct department to be resolved. Also, the grievance process is available there after if not resolved.
What is your policy on communication with resident's families? How do you keep them updated about their loved ones' well-being?
One way is through the care conference process, with the first being within a couple days of admission and offered at least quarterly thereafter. Nurses and unit managers are readily available to speak about loved ones.
Do you all offer short-term or respite stays? How much does this cost?
The Laurels of Athens does offer short term stays, with most short-term stays being covered by insurance. We do offer respite stays on a case-to-case basis depending on our bed availability and that we can safely care provide the care the guest needs. The private pay cost is $280/day.
Are you all a pet-friendly community?
Pets cannot live and stay in the facility but can visit as long they are on a leash or crated to the room.
Are residents able to get Covid vaccination and flu vaccinations in the community?
Yes, covid, flu and pneumonia vaccines are offered every year.
Are residents able to age in place?
Yes, our long-term guest plan to stay with through the duration of the life. We gladly accept them to their new home, if we can safely provide the care they need. Our guest become like family to the employees. The Laurels of Athens does currently have a waiting list for long term care.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
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Assisted Living
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Memory Care
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Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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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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Health
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Community Amenities
Room Amenities
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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
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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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