Athens Post Acute LLC

Athens Post Acute LLC holds an overall 2-star rating, which CMS considers below average. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, and in this case the pieces tell a pretty uneven story. On the positive side, the facility earned 4 stars for health inspections, meaning state surveyors found relatively few serious violations when they came through to check on care practices, safety, and living conditions. That is a genuinely encouraging sign and suggests the facility has a reasonable handle on meeting basic regulatory standards.

The concern for families comes from the other two ratings. Staffing earned just 1 star, the lowest possible, which means the facility has significantly fewer nurse hours per resident than what CMS considers average. In plain terms, that can translate to longer waits for help, less hands-on attention, and staff who may be stretched thin. Quality measures also earned 1 star, again the lowest score, reflecting that residents at this facility score below average across 15 clinical indicators like mobility, pain management, infection rates, and other health outcomes. Together, those two low scores pull the overall rating down to 2 stars despite the stronger inspection results, and they are the factors families should weigh most carefully when deciding whether this facility is the right fit for a loved one.

Athens Post Acute LLC provides more registered nurse (RN) time per resident than most Florida nursing homes, with 0.72 RN hours per resident per day compared to the state average of 0.52. That difference might not sound like much on paper, but in practice it means residents here are more likely to have a trained RN checking in, responding to concerns, and overseeing care throughout the day. When it comes to total nursing hours, which includes RNs alongside licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, the facility comes in at 3.84 hours per resident per day, just slightly below Florida's average of 3.87. That gap is very small and unlikely to make a noticeable difference in day-to-day care. Overall, the staffing picture here is fairly solid, with the stronger RN presence being the standout detail families should feel good about.

Athens Post Acute LLC has a 4-out-of-5-star health inspection rating, which is above average, but the facility also carries a notable penalty history that families should be aware of. There are 10 government penalties on record totaling $61,744 in fines, with the most recent penalty issued in January 2024. That combination, a solid inspection rating alongside a meaningful number of fines, suggests the facility generally meets standards but has had recurring issues serious enough to result in financial penalties from regulators. The fines themselves are not unusually large individually, but 10 penalties over time is a number worth asking the facility about directly when you visit or call. It is reasonable to ask what those violations were, what changed as a result, and whether staff turnover or other factors played a role. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Deland on the Deland nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and a typical night shift?
2. What happens when a resident presses the call button at 2 in the morning, and how long does it usually take for someone to respond?
3. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
4. If my loved one had a fall or a medical emergency last week, how would you have notified me, and how quickly?
5. Can you walk me through exactly what my loved one's day would look like from the time they wake up to the time they go to sleep?
6. What were the findings from your most recent state inspection, and what specific changes did you make in response to any deficiencies?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.