Nursing Homes in Athens, Georgia
There are 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Athens, Georgia, with an average CMS overall rating of 1.6 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 80% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
In Athens, GA, the city’s rating distribution is: 1 star: 3 (60%); 2 star: 1 (20%); 3 star: 1 (20%); 4 star: 0 (0%); 5 star: 0 (0%). The average CMS overall star rating for the city is 1.6 out of 5, which is 1.00 below the Georgia state average of 2.6. No facilities in the city are rated 4 or 5 stars (0, 0%), while 4 out of 5 facilities (80%) are rated 1 or 2 stars. Average nurse staffing in Athens is 3.51 hours per resident day (HPRD), compared with the Georgia average of 3.62 HPRD, leaving the city below the state average by 0.11 HPRD.
All Nursing Homes in Athens
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRUITTHEALTH - GRANDVIEW | 165 WINSTON DRIVE, ATHENS, GA, 30607 | 3 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 2 |
| PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE - ATHENS | 1400 LIVE OAK LN BLDG 100, ATHENS, GA, 30606 | 2 ★ | ✓ | — | 8 |
| PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE | 960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, ATHENS, GA, 30606 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
| UNIVERSITY NURSING & REHAB CTR | 180 EPPS BRIDGE RD, ATHENS, GA, 30606 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE | 490 KATHWOOD DR, ATHENS, GA, 30607 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Athens, Georgia?
There are 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Athens, Georgia listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Athens, Georgia?
Nursing homes in Athens, Georgia have an average CMS overall rating of 1.6 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Athens accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Athens, Georgia are Medicare certified and 80% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.