Kimes Nursing and Rehab, Athens, Ohio

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Citations from health inspectionsOhio average: 31 a home: 3
Residents harmed or put in dangerOhio average: 1.2 a home: $186,564
Fines from the federal governmentOhio average: $26,381 a home: 1 out of 5
Overall rating in starsOhio average: 3.2

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

Nine inspection visits produced 71 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in two findings. Residents were found hurt in one case. Federal fines came to $186,564 (two fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 1 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 1 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 2 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: 3.11 hours each dayThe Ohio average is 3.69 hours
Time from registered nurses: 0.80 hours each dayThe Ohio average is 0.64 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year: 87.2%against the Ohio average of 48.7%
Beds that are certified: 61
Ownership: Corporation (for profit)
Chain: This home is not part of a chain
Street address: 75 Kimes Lane, Athens, Ohio 45701
County: Athens

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

Five citations dated July 14, 2026

F837 Governing Body and Licensed Administrator: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F825 Specialized Rehabilitation Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

31 citations dated June 2, 2026

F947 Nurse Aide Skills, Dementia, and Abuse Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F887 Coronavirus Vaccine Education, Offering, and Records: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F685 Help Getting Vision and Hearing Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F606 No Hiring People With Abuse Findings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F582 Notice of Medicare and Medicaid Coverage and Costs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F568 Properly Manage Resident Money Held by Facility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F567 Right to Manage Own Finances: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F552 Keep Residents Informed About Health and Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Nine citations dated March 9, 2026

F940 Effective Staff Training Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F844 Disclose Ownership and Leadership Changes: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F760 Significant Medication Errors: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Jan. 15, 2026

F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Dec. 4, 2025

F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated June 3, 2025

F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

One citation dated Dec. 5, 2024

F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

10 citations dated Oct. 17, 2024

F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F699 Trauma Informed and Culturally Respectful Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

12 citations dated July 6, 2023

F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F646 Report Major Changes in Mentally Ill or Disabled Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F636 Complete Assessments at Admission and Yearly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F561 Respect Resident Choices and Self Determination: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
June 2, 2026	Fine	$118,132
June 2, 2026	Payment denial for new admissions	20 days
March 9, 2026	Fine	$68,432

Ownership and Management of the Home

The CMS ownership file names no owner or operator for this home.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 366250. Other homes in Ohio.