Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the
490 Kathwood Dr · Athens, GA · 30607 · 7063557400
148 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pruitthealth
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2026
Ensure 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.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 22, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 10, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 10, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected July 22, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2024 | Fine | $15,646 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115419 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.