University Nursing & Rehab Ctr
180 Epps Bridge Rd · Athens, GA · 30606 · 7065495382
122 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cypress Skilled Nursing
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.12 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
78% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 78% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · 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 January 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 20, 2022
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2022
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 August 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115467 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.