PRUITTHEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE

PruittHealth - Athens Heritage is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 960 Hawthorne Avenue in Athens, Georgia (ZIP code 30606), within Clarke County. The facility operates 104 certified beds under a for-profit individual ownership structure. It can be reached by phone at (706) 549-1613. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. PruittHealth - Athens Heritage received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, indicating performance in line with national norms in that category. The staffing rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, reflecting lower measured staffing levels relative to peer facilities. The quality measure rating of 5 stars, the highest possible, indicates strong performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS, such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and residents experiencing functional decline. PruittHealth - Athens Heritage is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility can serve residents who qualify for federal Medicare coverage, which typically applies to short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, as well as residents who qualify for Georgia Medicaid, which may cover longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals. Families and individuals researching payment options should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage details and availability. When considered against national benchmarks, PruittHealth - Athens Heritage presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by its top-tier quality measure rating. However, the 2-star staffing rating indicates that staffing levels are below what CMS observes at the average facility nationally. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national midpoint. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports, staffing hours per resident day, and individual quality measure data to support informed decision-making.