Hickory Creek Of Athens
HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS in THE PLAINS, OH — inspection on August 11, 2025.
Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS in THE PLAINS, OH for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-11.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level G: isolated, actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Actual harm to residents was documented as a result of this deficiency.
This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-08-18.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS in THE PLAINS, OH for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-11.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-08-18.
Federal health inspectors cited HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS in THE PLAINS, OH for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-11.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 3 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-08-18.