University Nursing & Rehab Center
Nursing Home Facility
180 Epps Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
University Nursing & Rehab Center is a senior care community located in Athens, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Athens area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (706) 549-5382.
Operated by Cypress Skilled Nursing, which runs 5 communities in our directory.
With 122 beds, University Nursing & Rehab Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Athens average about 1319 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 77% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Athens average about 3.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.1 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 74%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Clarke County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at University Nursing & Rehab Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
University Nursing & Rehab Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 122
- Occupancy 77%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 74%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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