Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The
Athens, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115419) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,646
Phone: (706) 355-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,646.00 for The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, with 0 payment denials on record. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Athens, Clarke County, Georgia. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1989 and offers 148 certified beds, with an average of 130.6 residents per day, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,646.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months for this facility.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.9%; CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,646.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; families can verify this directly on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 148 certified beds and an average daily census of 130.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which includes 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7063557400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7063557400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115419?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.