Assisted Living · Athens, GA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The
490 Kathwood Dr · Athens, GA 30607 · 148 certified beds
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About Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The is a nursing home in Athens, Georgia. Its capacity is 148 beds, above the Georgia median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pruitthealth. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 14 citations, the most recent on February 22, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.64 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Athens. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (14)
Records from June 2022 to February 2026.
February 22, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.
February 22, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.
February 22, 2026
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.
February 22, 2026
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 12, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 12, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 12, 2024.
October 9, 2024
Tag F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 12, 2024.
June 10, 2022
Tag F0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 22, 2022.
June 10, 2022
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 22, 2022.
June 10, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 22, 2022.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $15,646
October 9, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,646 against this nursing home on October 9, 2024.
Staffing
3.64 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pruitthealth, a chain of 97 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.9 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Georgia.
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