Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-30 · Fire 2025-01-30
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Athens, GA
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $15,646 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
490 Kathwood Dr, Athens, GA
(706) 355-7400
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
148
Certified beds
Average residents
122
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pruitthealth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
95 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.08
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.07
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.65
All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.59
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.91
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.33
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.46
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.30
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.51
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,184
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
21.20
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9826
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.44% · Performance 25.03% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.61% · Performance 10.87% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.20
Baseline 48.78% · Performance 34.23% · Measure score 7.20 · Achievement 7.20 · Improvement 5.58
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.28
Baseline 3.24 hours · Performance 3.44 hours · Measure score 1.28 · Achievement 1.28 · Improvement 0.30
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.81% |
10.72%
1.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 374 · Observed rate 12.03% · Lower 95% interval 9.37% |
| Discharge to community | 52.2% |
50.57%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 408 · Observed rate 47.55% · Lower 95% interval 47.78% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.07 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 243 · Denominator 243 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.82% |
0.77%
About the same
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 243 |
| Discharge self-care score | 57.24% |
53.69%
3.6 pts better
|
Numerator 87 · Denominator 152 |
| Discharge mobility score | 55.92% |
50.94%
5 pts better
|
Numerator 85 · Denominator 152 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.82% |
2.29%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 243 · Adjusted rate 0.87% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 10.87% |
7.12%
3.7 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 272 · Observed rate 11.76% · Lower 95% interval 7.91% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 155 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Discharge function score | 50.66% |
56.45%
5.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 77 · Denominator 152 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.78% |
95.95%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 81 · Denominator 82 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 95.63% |
96.28%
0.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 153 · Denominator 160 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 27.27% |
25.2%
2.1 pts better
|
Numerator 33 · Denominator 121 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.5% |
91.2%
1.3 pts better
|
93.4%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.2% · Q2 93.6% · Q3 87.2% · Q4 92.8% · 4Q avg 92.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.2% |
95.0%
0.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.6% |
3.2%
2.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.6% |
9.6%
6 pts better
|
11.4%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
5.9%
0.6 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.9% |
20.7%
8.8 pts better
|
19.6%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 10.4% · Q4 16.2% · 4Q avg 11.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.3% |
21.4%
10.1 pts better
|
16.7%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 11.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 29.7% |
17.9%
11.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
13.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 47.9% · 4Q avg 29.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.0% |
16.2%
3.2 pts better
|
14.9%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.2% · Q2 9.5% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
1.1%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.5% |
2.5%
1 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.4% |
16.1%
0.7 pts better
|
19.8%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 9.6% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.9% |
6.2%
5.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.8% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 11.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.5% |
80.4%
14.1 pts better
|
81.7%
12.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.0% · Q2 94.5% · Q3 95.0% · Q4 92.6% · 4Q avg 94.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.9% |
12.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.9% · Observed 13.7% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.6% |
2.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.8% |
78.2%
17.6 pts better
|
79.7%
16.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.2% |
24.2%
5 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.2% · Observed 30.1% · Expected 24.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-06-10 · Fire 2022-06-10
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-03-21 · Fire 2019-03-21
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-10
K525 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.
Corrected 2022-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-10
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-10
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-07-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-30
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-03-14
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-09
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-12
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-09
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-12
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-09
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-11-12
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-09
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-11-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-10
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-10
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-21
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2019-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-21
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-21
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-21
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2019-04-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-21
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-04-19
B · Minimal harm
2019-03-21
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2019-04-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$15,646
2024-10-09
Fine
Fine · fine $15,646
Fine
Ownership
United Health Services Of Georgia, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Hay, Winona
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
J Paige Pruitt Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Lisa P Hamby Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Pruitt, Neil
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Director · Individual
Pruitt, Neil
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pruitthealth Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, Inc.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
United Health Services Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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