Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the

Name: Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the
Address: 490 KATHWOOD DR, Athens, GA, 30607, US
Telephone: 7063557400

490 Kathwood Dr, Athens, GA 30607 · Clarke County · 148 certified beds · avg 131 residents/day · certified since Sep 1, 1989

Part of chain: PRUITTHEALTH (95 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

1/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$15,646

Fines, last 3 years

3.33

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Oct 9, 2024 · F-0609 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.

Why it matters: When incidents aren't reported promptly, abusers may continue harming residents and outside authorities can't step in.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Oct 9, 2024 · F-0656 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.

Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Oct 9, 2024 · F-0760 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.

Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Oct 9, 2024 · F-0835 · triggered by a complaint

The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents.

Why it matters: Poor administration often shows up as understaffing, supply shortages, and care problems across the whole facility.

Corrected: Nov 12, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (14)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Feb 22, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Feb 22, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · from a complaint
Feb 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Feb 22, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 30, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
Jan 30, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Jan 30, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint
Oct 9, 2024	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Oct 9, 2024	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Oct 9, 2024	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint
Oct 9, 2024	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · from a complaint
Jun 10, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jun 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Jun 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19 in accordance with the federal requirements in effect at the time.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	3	0	E
2024	4	4	J ▲
2025	3	0	E
2026	4	0	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $15,646.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Oct 9, 2024	Fine	$15,646

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Georgia avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.33	3.54	3.95	bottom 43% in Georgia; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.51	0.50	0.69	top 43% in Georgia; bottom 39% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.84	3.09	3.50	bottom 38% in Georgia; bottom 22% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.39	0.35	0.48	top 27% in Georgia; top 50% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	41.9	46.0	45.8	top 38% in Georgia; top 41% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	60.0	44.5	42.9	bottom 24% in Georgia; bottom 22% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.67, RN 0.56, weekend 3.13. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Hay, Winona	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/05/2018
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/24/2007
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/24/2007
Pruitt, Neil	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/24/2007
Pruitthealth INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/24/2004

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage	1.4 mi	Athens, GA	★★★★☆	3/5
Presbyterian Village - Athens	2.9 mi	Athens, GA	★★☆☆☆	2/5
University Nursing & Rehab Center	3.4 mi	Athens, GA	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation	11.2 mi	Bishop, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Quiet Oaks Health Care Center	13.4 mi	Crawford, GA	★★★☆☆	4/5
Northridge Health and Rehabilitation	16.4 mi	Commerce, GA	★★★★☆	4/5
Hill Haven Nursing Home	16.4 mi	Commerce, GA	★★★☆☆	4/5
Winder Center for Nursing and Healing	17.5 mi	Winder, GA	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 115419.

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Visit checklist — Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the

490 Kathwood Dr, Athens, GA 30607 · 7063557400

Health inspection rating 1/5 · CMS overall 1/5· Fines (3y): $15,646

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Oct 9, 2024 (F-0609, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
▲ Oct 9, 2024 (F-0656, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
▲ Oct 9, 2024 (F-0760, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 115419 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)