Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The

490 Kathwood Dr, Athens GA, 30607


Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good

Starting price

$2,200

For this area
$$$

Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The is a nursing home in Athens, GA, with 148 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option.

Costs at this community start at $2,200 and range up to $5,750 per month. The average price in the community is $3,975, which is lower than the average price of $4,166 in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is lower than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.7 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.8 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 1.2 by an LPN) and 1.9 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has various activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are five hospitals within 25 miles of Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The. The two closest hospitals are Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, which is 1.7 miles away, and St Mary'S Hospital, which is 2.6 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 3. The quality rating for this facility is 2 and the staff rating is 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Social Outings
  • Activity Center


For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(706) 355-7400

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Pricing for Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The

$4,166Avg. Local Starting Price
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The$2,200

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,219
  • In Atlanta$4,166
  • In GA$4,400

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Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good
#3 in Athens, GA

Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved24
Loved7
Good0
Average3
Below Average29

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community is praised for its well-constructed, clean facilities, and numerous scheduled activities that ensure residents are engaged and happy. Reviews consistently highlight the community's caring and attentive staff, who are noted for their personal relationships with residents and willingness to accommodate needs to the best of their abilities. The food is generally described as good quality, and the therapy services provided are often singled out for their excellence. Many reviewers have shared personal stories of rehabilitation successes, appreciating both the physical environment and the supportive atmosphere.
However, some concerns were mentioned across reviews, including instances of understaffing and the occasional lapse in communication or efficiency from the nursing staff. A few reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of food, noting a lack of freshness in the meals provided. The ratio of staff to patients, as determined by state and federal laws, was pointed out as a challenge for providing one-on-one care. Despite these issues, many families have had positive experiences, further recommending this community for both short-term rehab and long-term care based on the overall standard of care, cleanliness, and the positive environment cultivated by the staff and activities.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The


Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

148

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

3

health inspection

3

quality

3

staff

4

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0

infection control citations

0

fines

1

amount of fines

$3,250

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2

total nurse hours

4

weekend nurse hours

3

weekend rn hours

0

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

36

registered nurses

29

administrators who left

3

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    115419

  • Provider SSA county code

    260

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    September 01, 1989

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, The


Outdoor Areas
Social Outings
Activity Center

Complaints


0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

0 Total Incidents Reported

2 Health Complaint Deficiencies

3 Total Complaints Reported

4 Health Standard Deficiencies

6 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy


104 Current Occupants

120 Total Units

Activities & Fitness


Activity Center

Clubs & Communities

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Care


Assisted Living

Nurses

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Skilled Nursing

Additional Features


Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 09/01/1989

Dining & Nutrition


Meals Provided

Accommodations


Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Hospitals


Athens Regional Med Center

1199 Prince Avenue

Distance: 1.7 miles

St Marys Health Care System

1230 Baxter Street

Distance: 2.7 miles

Northridge Medical Center

70 Medical Center Drive

Distance: 16.5 miles

Churches


Christian Life Worship Center

125 Kathwood Drive, Athens

Distance: 0.6 miles

Trinity Lutheran Church

2535 Jefferson Road, Athens

Distance: 0.9 miles

Iglesia Fuente De Bendicion

248 Harvest Way, Athens

Distance: 1.0 miles

Resident Review Score
7.3
|
Loved
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Preferred Provider

Pruitthealth - Grandview

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Starting at

$5,475

For this area
$$$

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Resident Review Score
4.4
|
Average
Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage

Preferred Provider

Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage

960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens GA, 30606


Starting at

$5,475

For this area
$$$

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Resident Review Score
6.4
|
Good
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

Preferred Provider

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

180 Epps Bridge Rd, Athens GA, 30606


Starting at

$1,610

For this area
$$$

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