Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, Athens
1600 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL 35611 · 0.8 mi
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections3/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality3/5
- 170 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Athens, AL · CMS Data August 2026
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC
How Does Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC Rate?
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC is a 149-bed for-profit nursing home in Athens, AL. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.9 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on April 14, 2022, cited 0 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 5 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.9 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 0
- Certified beds
- 149
611 West Market Street
Athens, AL 35611
5 of 5 CMS overall · Much above average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 | Above average |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.9 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.5 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 3.4 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 44% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 26% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | April 14, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 0 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 0 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | None |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 18% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26% | 18% | Higher than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.8% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 3.1% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 4.8% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 0.3% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 7.6% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 149 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 139 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain or affiliated group | NHS MANAGEMENT (43 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | January 1967 |
| Councils | Resident council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Alabama's Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (334-242-5753) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Alabama.
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- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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