Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the
490 Kathwood Dr, Athens, GA 30607
Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the is a nursing home in Athens, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (706) 355-7400
- Last standard health inspection
- February 22, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 148
- Residents per day, on average
- 128.8
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Oaks- Athens Skilled Nursing LLC
- Chain
- Pruitthealth
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Georgia average (14 vs 17).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on February 22, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 9, 2024 from $24,070 to $15,646.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2022.
4 citations
Health inspection on October 9, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
21 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.
Fine
October 9, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $15,646 on October 9, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on June 10, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
Citation F0888. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 10, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0525. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
Citation K0531. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PRUITTHEALTH INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/24/2004
- PRUITT, NEILOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/24/2007
Questions
When was Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the last inspected?
CMS lists February 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since June 10, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $15,646 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.