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University Nursing & Rehab Center

180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606

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University Nursing & Rehab Center 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(706) 549-5382
Last standard health inspection
May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
122
Residents per day, on average
95.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Universe Cypress LLC
Chain
Cypress Skilled Nursing
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Georgia average (23 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was UNIVERSITY NURSING & REHAB CTR.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 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 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. 6 citations

    Health inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 June 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 July 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

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  5. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0342. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0221. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

    • Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0781 2 times since 2025.

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  6. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0584 from the health inspection on April 3, 2025.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0677 from the health inspection on April 3, 2025.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0812 from the health inspection on April 3, 2025.

  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on December 9, 2023.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0624 from the health inspection on December 9, 2023.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on December 9, 2023.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0661 from the health inspection on December 9, 2023.

  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  12. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard 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 May 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

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  13. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 3, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0200. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  15. 14 citations

    Health inspection on December 9, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0623. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0624. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, 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 January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

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  16. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 9, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0364. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was University Nursing & Rehab Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does University Nursing & Rehab Center have?

CMS lists 23 health citations since December 9, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has University Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of University Nursing & Rehab Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is University Nursing & Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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