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Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the

490 Kathwood Dr, Athens, GA 30607 · (706) 355-7400 · 148 certified beds

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★☆☆☆ 2/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 355 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pruitthealth, a group operating 95 facilities in 4 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,354,358 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.67 (Georgia median: 3.42). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.13. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 14 deficiency citations, including 4 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-02-22Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2026-04-13
2026-02-22Keep all essential equipment working safely. Ecomplaintcorrected 2026-04-13
2026-02-22Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-13
2026-02-22Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2026-04-13
2025-01-30Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-03-14
2025-01-30Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-14
2025-01-30Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-14
2024-10-09Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-09Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-09Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-12
2024-10-09Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Jcomplaintcorrected 2024-11-12

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2024-10-09Fine$15,646

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
PRUITT, NEILCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/24/2007
PRUITT, NEILCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/24/2007
PRUITTHEALTH INCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/24/2004
PRUITT, NEILOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/24/2007

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 115419), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/oaks-athens-skilled-nursing-the-athens-ga/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 115419. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.