Nursing homes in Athens, GA

Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Athens, part of the Oconee area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.6★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Athens, Georgia, and the surrounding Oconee region have access to five nursing homes currently evaluated by the federal CMS Care Compare program. These facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, with no local locations currently achieving a 5-star designation. Among the options serving ZIP codes 30607 and 30606, PruittHealth - Athens Heritage maintains the highest facility performance with an overall rating of 4 stars.

What to look for in Athens

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Athens reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE at 4★.
• 3 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Athens

1. 1
   PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE

   PRUITTHEALTH · Medium
   4.0
2. 2
   PRUITTHEALTH - GRANDVIEW

   PRUITTHEALTH · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   UNIVERSITY NURSING & REHAB CTR

   CYPRESS SKILLED NURSING · Large
   2.0
4. 4
   PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE - ATHENS

   WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN HOMES, INC · Small
   2.0
5. 5
   OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE

   PRUITTHEALTH · Large
   1.0

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