5 nursing homes in Athens, Georgia
Clarke County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 5
- average CMS stars
- 2.6
- Medicaid certified
- 4
- beds
- 486
Which Athens nursing homes take Medicaid
4 of the 5 nursing homes in Athens are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Presbyterian Village - Athens.
Star ratings across Athens
The average overall CMS rating in Athens is 2.6 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 1 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 5 nursing homes in Athens
- The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing490 Kathwood Dr, Athens 30607
- University Nursing & Rehab Center180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens 30606
- Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage960 Hawthorne Avenue, Athens 30606
- Pruitthealth - Grandview165 Winston Drive, Athens 30607
- Presbyterian Village - Athens1400 Live Oak Ln Bldg 100, Athens 30606
Athens nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Grandview | 5 of 5 | 1 |
| Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage | 3 of 5 | 4 |
| Presbyterian Village - Athens | 2 of 5 | 0 |
| University Nursing & Rehab Center | 2 of 5 | 6 |
| The Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing | 1 of 5 | 4 |
Fines and abuse flags in Athens
3 homes were fined $50,992 in total over 3 years and none carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Georgia
Georgia's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Athens
How much does a nursing home cost in Georgia?
A shared room has a Georgia median of $8,821 a month, a private room $9,429 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Georgia?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Athens, GA?
5 certified homes with 486 beds.
Which nursing homes in Athens have the best ratings?
Pruitthealth - Grandview has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.