The Vardell Report.Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Across 11 inspections from February 2024 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 61 findings at Athens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; 58 have a recorded correction and 3 await one; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

11

2024–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

61

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

58

Of 61 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

1

1 closed

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Aug 162026

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Aug 42026

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Jul 72026

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. May 212026

   Standard health inspection

   22 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F887Educate 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 7, 2026
   • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 7, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. Jul 32025

   Standard health inspection

   9 findings

   • F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F578Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2025
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Aug 12, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. May 82025

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 20, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 20, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. Apr 232025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 7, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

8. Aug 12024

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 5, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 5, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

9. Jun 142024

   Standard health inspection

   19 findings

   The same visit included a complaint investigation.

   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F625Notify 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F887Educate 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F700Try 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 21, 2024
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 21, 2024

   Enforcement Action

   Denial of payment imposed June 14, 2024. Status: Closed, August 5, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 14, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

10. Mar 82024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 22, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

11. Feb 72024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 19, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Infection Control, Cited in Five Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in June 2024, August 2024, April 2025, July 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F880 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F584 in June 2024, July 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F584 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F726, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F726 in June 2024, May 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F726 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation F628, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F628 in July 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F628 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Citation F756, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F756 in June 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F756 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F842 in June 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F842 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation F887, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F887 in June 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: 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. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   2424242425252526262626F887 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Quality of Care, No Recorded Correction

   F684 was cited in February 2024, June 2024, July 2025, May 2026 and August 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2424242425252526262626F684 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Accident Hazards and Supervision, No Recorded Correction

   F689 was cited in May 2025, July 2025, May 2026 and August 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious was level D (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

   2424242425252526262626F689 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Kitchen and Food Safety, No Recorded Correction

    F812 was cited in June 2024, July 2025, May 2026 and August 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. The most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more). The August 2026 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    2424242425252526262626F812 across all 11 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.

2. 02

   What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

   A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

3. 03

   What changed after F726 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F726: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

4. 04

   What changed after F628 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F628: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

5. 05

   What changed after F756 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F756: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

6. 06

   How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?

   Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

7. 07

   What changed after F887 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F887: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

8. 08

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E. The August 16, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

9. 09

   What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

   Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D. The August 4, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

10. 10

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level F. The August 4, 2026 citation has no recorded correction date.

11. 11

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

12. 12

    What led to the 2024 denial of payment, and what would you want a family to know about it?

    Denial of payment was imposed June 14, 2024; it ended August 5, 2024.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Pennsylvania state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 7, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Mar 8, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 14, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 1, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Apr 23, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection May 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection May 21, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Jul 7, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 4, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Pennsylvania state survey agency

  Inspection Aug 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 396137

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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