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The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing

Nursing HomeAthens, GACMS 115419
20 citations on record

Operated by Pruitthealth

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
148

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
118.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
20

*CMS

Fire safety findings
8

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-02-22

*CMS

Citations

20 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0760Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0835Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0656Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0609Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0888Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0676Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  • 0640Generalno actual harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0655Generalpotential for harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0554Generalpotential for harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Pruitthealth

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Athens, GA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 115419.
What is the CMS rating for The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing have?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing is certified for 148 beds. It serves an average of 118.6 residents per day.
How many citations does The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing have?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing has 20 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing last inspected?
The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing was last inspected on February 22, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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