LAURELS OF ATHENS, THE

The short version

It holds 111 certified beds, takes Medicare and Medicaid, keeps a resident council, and is not part of a hospital or a CCRC.

Employer research, Jul 28, 2026

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   You would step into a 111-bed skilled nursing home whose CMS staffing rating sits at 4 of 5 stars, with total nurse hours around 3.59 per resident day and a nurse-led care feel.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026Source 1: assistocare.comSource 2: allnurses.com
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   Quality measures rate 5 of 5 on one CMS scrape, so the day-to-day work sits inside a building that scores well on outcomes even when inspection marks are middling.

   For experienced nurses

   Sources

   As of 2026Source 1: assistocare.comSource 2: allnurses.com
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   The building is at 70 Columbus Circle in Athens, Ohio—compact small-city living near Ohio University, with quieter residential pockets on the outskirts.

   If you are moving here

   Sources

   As of 2026Source 1: allnurses.comSource 2: womenschoiceaward.com

Who it fits

Nursing here

What nurses say

The hard parts

• Inspection records show 16 citations in the last 12 months—above the Ohio average—including one immediate-jeopardy case where a resident on oxygen smoked unsupervised and sustained facial burns, plus notes on missed hygiene and a fall-prevention care-plan gap.

  Sources

  As of 2026Source 1: assistocare.comSource 2: allnurses.com

What to ask

• How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
• Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
• How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
• What does a usual day’s workload look like?

Living in Athens, OH