Home / Pennsylvania / Athens
Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
200 South Main St., Athens, PA 18810 · Bradford County · (570) 731-6919
90 certified beds, about 73 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2015
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 396137 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 21, 2026, inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies (the Pennsylvania average is 10, the national average 9.2).
None of its 58 health citations since February 2024 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.39 hours per resident per day, against 3.89 across Pennsylvania and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
49.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Pennsylvania average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Cedar View Holdings, an affiliated group of 9 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
102/24
103/24
1906/24
208/24
104/25
205/25
907/25
2205/26
107/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 58 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
29D
22E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
2C
July 7, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate and report to the appropriate agencies incidents of potential resident physical abuse for one of 10 residents reviewed (Resident 1).
May 21, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 22 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food and maintain food service equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in the facility's main kitchen, and one of two nursing units (Sage).
- E Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents' medication regime was free from potentially unnecessary medications for two of five residents reviewed for medication regimen review (Residents 2 and 10).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered interventions for three of 18 residents reviewed (Residents 3, 5, and 30).
- E Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement individualized person-centered care plans to address dementia and cognitive loss displayed by two of two residents reviewed (Residents 10 and 74).
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate transmission-based precautions (TBP) for two of three residents reviewed on TBP (Residents 35 and 69), failed to implement Enhanced Barrier Precautions for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 2), failed to implement measures to ensure hygienically cleaned laundry in the laundry department, failed to ensure an environment free from the potential spread of infection related to hand hygiene for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 81) and in the facility laundry department, and failed to implement an effective Water Management Program for the prevention and control of water-borne contaminants, such as Legionella (a bacteria that may cause Legionnaires' Disease, a serious type of pneumonia).
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents were offered the pneumococcal immunization unless contraindicated for three of five residents reviewed for immunizations (Residents 22, 30, and 54).
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents were offered the COVID-19 immunization unless contraindicated for four of five residents reviewed for immunizations (Residents 5, 22, 30, and 54); and failed to maintain documentation related to staff COVID-19 vaccination status.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care and services were provided in a manner that enhanced resident dignity for two of three residents reviewed (Resident 8 and 25).
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, review of select facility policies and procedures, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to determine a resident's capability to self-administer their medications for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 3).
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and resident, family, and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident or resident's responsible party received a personal fund statement quarterly for two of two residents reviewed for personal funds concerns (Residents 6 and 22).
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate housekeeping and maintenance services to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly environment on one of two nursing units (Ivy unit and Residents 8 and 39).
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident representative contact information was communicated to the receiving health care institution for one of four residents reviewed for hospitalization concerns (Resident 2).
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that an assessment accurately reflected a resident's status for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 2).
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to revise a resident's plan of care for one of 18 residents reviewed (Resident 30).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a dependent resident with activities of daily living assistance for one of two residents reviewed (Resident 48).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions to prevent falls for two of four residents reviewed for falls (Residents 8 and 37).
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the appropriate competencies and skill sets related to the care and assessment of residents who utilize a lift, wound vac, PICC line, catheter care, medication administration, and dressing changes for two of four employees reviewed for competencies (Employees 5 and 6).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's attending physician addressed and responded appropriately to pharmacy recommendations for two of five residents reviewed (Residents 3 and 10).
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and resident, staff, and family interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide routine dental services for two of four residents reviewed for dental concerns (Residents 22 and 3).
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an accurately documented clinical record for one of 21 residents reviewed (Resident 77).
- D Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meeting attendance and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the committee met at least quarterly and consisted of the minimum members (Infection Preventionist).
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of posted daily nurse staffing data, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to post and retain posted nursing staffing information for the past 18 months for two of two nursing stations (Ivy and Sage).
July 3, 2025Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to employ a full-time qualified director of food and nutrition services in the absence of a full-time qualified dietitian.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain food service equipment in accordance with professional standards for food service safety and store food in a sanitary manner in the facility's main kitchen and on two of two nursing units (Sage and Ivy).
- E Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident's privacy during a medication pass while utilizing staff personal electronic devices for two of two nursing units (Ivy and Sage Nursing Units) for one of 19 sampled residents (Residents 20).
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered interventions and treatments for one of 19 residents (Resident 67).
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to establish clear advance directives for one of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 28).
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, homelike environment on one of two nursing units (Sage; Residents 27 and 66).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement interventions related to fall prevention for two of six residents reviewed (Residents 7 and 46).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for one of 24 residents reviewed (Resident 276).
- C Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman upon transfer to the hospital for nine of 10 residents reviewed for hospitalizations (Residents 13, 23, 26, 28, 50, 55, 57, 64, and 66).
May 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of facility documentation, employee personnel record information, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nurse aide staff possessed the specific competencies, and skill sets related to transfer techniques for three of three employees reviewed (Employees 1, 2, and 3).
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an environment free from potential accident hazards for two of three residents reviewed (Residents 2 and CR1).
April 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of select facility policies and procedures, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) standards, clinical record review, review of personnel payroll records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an environment free from the potential spread of COVID-19 infection related to work exclusions for two of two employees reviewed (Employees 1 and 2), contact tracing for four of four residents reviewed (Sage nursing unit: Residents CR1, 1, 2, and 3), and transmission based precautions for two of four residents reviewed (Residents 1 and 3).
August 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide a discharge summary with the necessary components for two of two closed records reviewed (Residents CR1 and CR2).
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure an environment free from the potential spread of infection for two of two residents reviewed for COVID-19 transmission based precaution concerns (Residents 1 and 3).
June 14, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 19 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to store food items and maintain equipment in a safe and sanitary manner in the facility's main kitchen.
- E Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident or resident representative received written notice of the facility bed hold policy at the time of transfer for six of seven residents reviewed for hospitalization concerns (Residents 3, 37, 59, 19, 34, and 60).
- E Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide treatment and services to promote healing and prevent infections regarding pressure ulcers for two of seven residents reviewed (Residents 58 and 59).
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide physician ordered interventions for two of six residents reviewed for nutritional risk (Residents 25 and 59).
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the resident's attending physician addressed pharmacy recommendations for four of five residents reviewed (Residents 10, 22, 25, and 46).
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure accurate clinical documentation for two of 13 residents reviewed (Residents 20 and 50).
- E Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility's arbitration agreements and staff interview, it was determined that the facility's arbitration agreements failed to ensure a neutral and fair arbitration process by ensuring the selection of a neutral arbitrator for six of six residents reviewed with a signed arbitration agreement (Residents 34, 47, 16, 62, 49, and 26).
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement appropriate enhanced barrier transmission-based precautions for four of 13 residents reviewed (Residents 25, 49, 59, and 60).
- E Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and a review of the facility's infection control program, it was determined that the facility failed to have a designated Infection Preventionist with the necessary qualifications responsible for the facility's infection prevention and control program.
- E Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to offer the COVID-19 vaccine as indicated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for four of five residents reviewed for immunization concerns (Residents 2, 35, 36, and 60).
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate housekeeping and maintenance services to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment on one of two nursing units (Ivy Nursing Unit) and a facility dining room.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a restorative nursing program for one of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living concerns (Resident 18).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care related to intravenous access and an implanted pacemaker for one of 13 residents reviewed (Resident 22).
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the coordination of dialysis services and administration of physician ordered medications for one of one resident reviewed (Resident 28).
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of select facility policies and procedures, clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly assess and obtain informed consent or provide the resident and/or responsible party with the risks and benefits for the use of side rails for two of 11 residents reviewed (Residents 10 and 34).
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing staff possessed the appropriate competencies and skill sets related to wound care (Employees 1 and 2).
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of active nurse aides and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a performance evaluation of every nurse aide at least once every 12 months for three of three nurse aides reviewed (Employees 3, 4, and 5). Findings Include: Review of the facility's list of active nurse aide staff revealed Employee 3 with a hire date in 2022; Employee 4 with hire date in 2022; and Employee 5 with a hire date in 2022. Requests to review Employees 3, 4, and 5's performance evaluations revealed no documented evidence that the facility is completing the evaluations at least once every 12 months. Interview with Employee 6, clinical consultant, on June 14, 2024, at 12:13 PM confirmed the above findings and indicated that no performance evaluations can be provided on any current nurse aide working in the facility. 28 Pa. [...]
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that essential equipment was in safe operating condition for the facility's main kitchen.
- B Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a written notice of transfer that included all the written components to the resident and/or the resident's responsible party and failed to notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman upon transfer to the hospital for six of seven residents reviewed (Resident 37, 59, 3, 19, 34, and 60).
March 8, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nursing services met professional standards of quality according to the Pennsylvania Code Title 49, Professional and Vocational Standards, by failing to ensure licensed nursing staff were knowledgeable in the necessary care and services for one of one resident reviewed with a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) (Resident 2)
February 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the highest practicable care regarding physician ordered vital signs, medications, and interventions for two of three residents reviewed (Residents 1 and 2).
Fire safety inspections
17 fire safety citations on file: 8 on May 21, 2026, 6 on July 3, 2025, 3 on June 14, 2024.
Every fire safety citation17 citations
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- E Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- C Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 15 days from July 21, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.39 | 3.89 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.11 | 3.53 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.05 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 49.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 45.5% | 39.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.73 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.50 on weekdays and 3.11 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 1.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.26 in April to June 2025 to 3.39 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.39 | 0.50 | 3.50 | 3.11 | 1.7% | 0 of 90 | 73 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.28 | 0.47 | 3.36 | 3.08 | 3.3% | 0 of 92 | 73 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.33 | 0.52 | 3.46 | 2.99 | 0.9% | 0 of 92 | 71 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.26 | 0.54 | 3.39 | 2.96 | 2.5% | 0 of 91 | 71 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Pennsylvania, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.65 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.3% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Pennsylvania
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $21.44 | $18.88 to $22.52 | 67,740 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.74 | $29.02 to $35.01 | 38,260 |
| Registered nurses | $46.36 | $38.75 to $50.35 | 146,520 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Pennsylvania | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.7 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.8 | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.9 | 17.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.8 | 22.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.0 | 9.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ATHENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Cedar View Holdings, a group of 9 nursing homes averaging 1.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar View Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 27% | 12/30/2021 |
| Ml Kids Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 27% | 12/30/2021 |
| Leiser, Asher | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 12/30/2021 |
| Cedar View Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 27% | 12/30/2021 |
| Samara Fam Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 27% | 12/30/2021 |
| Sebbag, Gabriel | Corporate director | Individual | 12/30/2021 | |
| Clinical Consulting Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/28/2022 | |
| Priority Care Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/28/2022 | |
| Summation Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/28/2022 | |
| Bailey, Caitlin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/24/2024 | |
| Mwesige, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| 200 South Main Street Property LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/30/2021 | |
| Clinical Consulting Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/09/2025 | |
| Summation Financial Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/09/2025 | |
| Bailey, Caitlin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/06/2025 | |
| Mwesige, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/24/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 15 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 21, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.11 hours per resident per day, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.53.
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- Robert Packer Hospital Skilled Care and Rehabilit Towanda, 13.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Chemung County Health Center - Nursing Facility Elmira, 16.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- St. Joseph's Hospital - Skilled Nursing Facility Elmira, 16.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center Owego, 17 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Horseheads, 21.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Bethany Nursing Home & Health Related Facility Inc Horseheads, 22.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
Pennsylvania contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Nursing Care Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Department of Aging, 717-783-8975. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Pennsylvania Department of Health Nursing Care Facility Locator, where Pennsylvania publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 22 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 21, 2026. The Pennsylvania average is 10.
- Has Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers, and links the home to Cedar View Holdings. Legal business name: ATHENS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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