Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Athen, GA (2026)

Q: How does Palmelle rank these nursing homes?

Palmelle ranks each facility using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.

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5 licensed nursing homes in Athen, GA

Updated October 23, 2026

2.4Concerns

OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE

490 KATHWOOD DR, ATHENS, GA 30607

OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 24/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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3.7Concerns

University Nursing & Rehab Center

180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606

University Nursing & Rehab Center brings no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.14 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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4.7Mixed

PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE

960 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, ATHENS, GA 30606

PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.74 RN hours per resident daily. There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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8.5Strong

PRUITTHEALTH - GRANDVIEW

165 WINSTON DRIVE, ATHENS, GA 30607

PRUITTHEALTH - GRANDVIEW brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (18%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse hours are 0.25 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours.

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2.6Concerns

PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE - ATHENS

1400 LIVE OAK LN BLDG 100, ATHENS, GA 30606

PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE - ATHENS brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), and high quality measure scores (4.0/5). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Athen, GA?

5 licensed nursing homes in Athen, GA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.

How does Palmelle rank these nursing homes?

Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.

What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?

A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.

Can Palmelle help our family pick the right one?

Yes. Help Me Choose is $199. We do the calling. You do the choosing. One named recommendation in 72 hours. Money back if we miss the 72-hour promise.

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