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Kimes Nursing & Rehab Center in Athens, OH

Kimes Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Athens, OH.

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Kimes Nursing & Rehab Center in Athens, OH

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75 Kimes Lane, Athens, OH 45701

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Kimes Nursing & Rehab Center

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff care and communication stand out

Residents and families describe staff who are caring and keep them informed.

A large share of reviewers say nurses, aides, and other staff treated residents with respect and compassion. Several also mention communication—like keeping family members updated when there are changes. Some reviewers connect that attention to feeling at ease about day-to-day care and safety.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and upkeep get praise

Many reviews highlight a clean, well-kept facility.

Multiple reviewers describe the building as clean and well maintained, including observations about fresh linens and cleanliness during visits. Others mention that housekeeping keeps the facility looking well cared for. One review stands out negatively by describing shared bathrooms as filthy.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Safety and staffing are major concerns

Several reviewers report serious safety and staffing concerns.

A recurring negative theme is lack of adequate supervision and unsafe conditions, including reports of falls and delayed or missing responses. Some reviewers also describe residents being overmedicated or having medical issues missed. Others go further, saying they would not recommend the facility, with concerns about staffing levels and overall care quality.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Reviews describe structured daily activities and community events.

Several reviewers mention resident engagement through organized activities, including community events that families and volunteers describe as well planned. Others note that residents had options to participate and something happening regularly. One reviewer’s visit described a quieter time with fewer activities, which suggests the experience may vary by day and timing.

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Meal service feels inconsistent

Some reviews report problems with meals and meal timing.

One family reviewer describes missed meals and being overlooked during dinner time, saying meal service didn’t improve and required bringing food in. Another reviewer praises meals as nutritious and prepared well. Taken together, dining seems to vary between positive meal satisfaction and more serious service issues.

  • A cozy dining area with a wooden table and upholstered chairs, adorned with a lamp and artwork.
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Close to local dining and clinics

Nearby options include dining, pharmacies, and medical offices within a few miles.

Reviewers’ experiences aren’t tied to nearby destinations, but the location is surrounded by common services. That can make it easier for families to handle prescriptions or appointments while visiting. Nearby options include clinics, pharmacies, and restaurants within roughly a mile to a couple miles.

How we summarize

We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 61 resident community capacity 61 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Karr Audiology & Hearing Aids (0.3 miles)
  • Ohio University Hearing, Speech and Language Clinic (1.4 miles)
  • University Medical Assoc (1.5 miles)
  • University Medical Associates (1.5 miles)
  • Family Practice Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • O Bleness Memorial Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Dynasty Restaurant (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Taco John's (0.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Cutler's Restaurant (0.9 miles)
  • Fusion Noodle Company (1.7 miles)
  • Lui Lui Restaurant (1.7 miles)

Parks

  • Emeriti Park (1.3 miles)
  • Athens Downtown Historic District (1.8 miles)
  • Johnny Appleseed Park (2 miles)
  • Armory Park (2 miles)
  • West State Street Dog Park (2.3 miles)
  • Sells Park (3.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Abundant Life Church (1.4 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (1.8 miles)
  • Parish Church (1.8 miles)
  • Christ the King Catholic Church (1.9 miles)
  • Mt Zion Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • United Pentecostal Church (2.3 miles)
  • First Church Of God (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Fruth Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Supervalu (5.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • The Front Room Coffeehouse (1.5 miles)
  • Court Street Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Whit's Frozen Custard (1.7 miles)
  • Donkey Coffee & Espresso (1.8 miles)
  • Camel Hookah (1.9 miles)
  • Catalyst Cafe (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare (1.8 miles)
  • Sheltering Arms Hospital (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • The Athens Wine Company (1.9 miles)
  • Athens Go To Cab (2.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Athena Grand (3.6 miles)

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