With a population of 24,239 people, Athens, Texas is a small city. There are just 3 nursing homes in the city, which doesn't provide you with too many choices. We gave this city a city grade of C based on the quality of its nursing homes. This is not a great city score. This city's city grade narrowly surpassed the city grade of facilities in the nearby city of Red Oak, which received a terrible city grade. If choosing between these cities, Athens looks like a better option. One of the major highlights of this place's report card is its remarkable inspection rating, which we will address in the next paragraph.
This city received a fairly ordinary overall grade, however, we really wanted to point out that some of the nursing homes in the city almost flawless health inspections in recent years. We awarded it an impressive grade of A in this area. Inspection ratings weigh several factors, including deficiencies and substantiated complaints. You can learn more about each of these issues by reviewing copies of nursing homes' inspection reports. The next best grade we gave this city in any area was its long-term care score, where we awarded it a B-. Lastly, the city earned a grade of C for its short-term care score and a grade of D for nursing. Despite an otherwise respectable profile, a nursing grade of this caliber may be an ominous sign for nursing staffing levels.