University Nursing & Rehab Center

180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 549-5382
For profit - Corporation · 122 certified beds

University Nursing & Rehab Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 6 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means

• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 14, 2026 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.

• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.December 9, 2023 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.December 9, 2023 · F0624 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.December 9, 2023 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 9, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.December 9, 2023 · F0661 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 9, 2023 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.December 9, 2023 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 9, 2023 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.December 9, 2023 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 9, 2023 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.December 9, 2023 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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