University Nursing & Rehab Center
Athens, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115467) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 549-5382 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
University Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 2.97, with RN hours of about 0.14 per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 1, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 74.1%.
University Nursing & Rehab Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon flag and is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
University Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Athens, Georgia (Clarke County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1990. The facility has 122 certified beds and an average of 93.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, University Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.97, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of 0.14. The facility's nursing staff turnover rate is 74.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — that is, no federal fines on record.
This facility is part of the Cypress Skilled Nursing chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.0 stars across the chain.
CMS records indicate no change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
University Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 2.97, RN hours are about 0.14, and nursing staff turnover is 74.1%, with a staffing star rating of 1.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 122 certified beds and an average of 93.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Cypress Skilled Nursing chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; here they are 1, 2, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 7065495382 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7065495382 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115467?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.