OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE
490 KATHWOOD DR, Athens, GA 30607
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How OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE Compares
OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE is a 148-bed for-profit nursing facility in Athens, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.0%) is above the Georgia average of 5.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 148 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Athens, the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.5% — better than the Georgia average of 20.1% (38% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.9% (69% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 24.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE with other nursing homes in Athens.
How is OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.5% here versus 20.1% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE lag behind other Athens options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.6 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at OAKS - ATHENS SKILLED NURSING, THE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Athens
Athens sits in Clarke County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 13,883 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 28.3 years
- Median household income
- $40,363
- Median home value
- $186,800
Demographics for Clarke County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Athens.
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