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OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ATHENS, Georgia)

490 KATHWOOD DR, ATHENS, Georgia 30607

Phone: 7063557400

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
148
Avg Residents/Day
128.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Clarke
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityGeorgia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.550.50+0.05
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.643.61+0.03
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover36.1%46.8%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-22Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-22Environmental DeficienciesKeep all essential equipment working safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-22Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-22Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-09Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-10-09Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-10-09Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-10-09Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2022-06-10Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-10Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-10Infection Control DeficienciesEnsure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

8 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-10Services DeficienciesEnure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-10Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-10Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$15,646
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-10-09Fine$15,646-

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