The Laurels of Athens
Skilled Nursing
70 Columbus Circle, Athens, OH 45701
Constructed in 2011 within 58 acres of beautiful wooded surroundings, The Laurels of Athens is a new, 100-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that welcomes both short-term and extended-stay guests.
Operated by Laurel Health Care Company, which runs 35 communities in our directory.
The Laurels of Athens is licensed for 100 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Athens County average about 84 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 16 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Athens County, OH.
The Laurels of Athens offers nursing home care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 100
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection April 2026