Nursing homes in Athens, GA
Athens, GA has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Grandview165 Winston Drive · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 72 | None |
| Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage960 Hawthorne Avenue · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 104 | 3 ($16,801) |
| Presbyterian Village - Athens1400 Live Oak Ln Bldg 100 · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 40 | 3 ($18,545) |
| University Nursing & Rehab Center180 Epps Bridge Road · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 122 | None |
| The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing490 Kathwood Dr · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 148 | 1 ($15,646) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Georgia, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Athens
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 17, 2026 · Pruitthealth - Grandview · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 14, 2026 · University Nursing & Rehab Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.May 14, 2026 · University Nursing & Rehab Center · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMay 14, 2026 · University Nursing & Rehab Center · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 14, 2026 · University Nursing & Rehab Center · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.May 14, 2026 · University Nursing & Rehab Center · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.May 14, 2026 · University Nursing & Rehab Center · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 22, 2026 · The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.February 22, 2026 · The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 22, 2026 · The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Athens
Which nursing home in Athens has the highest Medicare rating?
Pruitthealth - Grandview has the highest overall rating in Athens: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Athens have been fined?
3 of the 5 have been fined in the last three years, $50,992 in all. The most was $18,545, at Presbyterian Village - Athens.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Athens?
No. None of the 5 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Athens is the largest?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, with 148 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.