RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Athens, AL (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Athens, AL, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Athens
4.0/5
+1.0 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Athens Avg Rating
N/AState avg: $81KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeAthens, AL

Athens Health And Rehabilitation Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
149 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2022

Above Alabama avg of 3.0

611 West Market StreetAthens, AL 35611

(256) 232-1620

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeAthens, AL

Limestone Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
170 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2020

At Alabama avg of 3.0

1600 West Hobbs StreetAthens, AL 35611

(256) 232-3461

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City report

Care landscape in Athens

How Athens compares with the rest of Alabama on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+18.9%

    About the same as the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover46.0%

    About the same as the state average of 46.9%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.8%

    A little lower than the state average of 17.2%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Athens, AL?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Athens, AL and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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