Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
HICKORY CREEK OF ATHENS
THE PLAINS, OH · 90 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 11, 2025
CMS Certification Number 365589 · first certified October 1982
Ownership
Operated by FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within OH
5 citations — more than 4% of the 922 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 20–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 889 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in OH | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2022 | 3 |
| June 6, 2024 | 2 |
| August 11, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | 1 | 2022-10-04 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2024-06-06 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2022-10-04 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2024-06-06 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2022-10-04 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
June 6, 2024 — 2 citations
October 4, 2022 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2022) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Waiver has been granted (January 20, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.