UNIVERSITY NURSING & REHAB CTR

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 180 Epps Bridge Rd in Athens, Georgia (ZIP: 30606), within Clarke County. The facility operates 122 certified beds and holds both Medicare and Medicaid certification, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across five categories, using a scale of 1 to 5 stars. University Nursing & Rehab Ctr holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, placing that domain at the national average. The staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest possible score, indicating staffing levels that are notably below national norms as assessed by CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, also below the national average. These ratings are derived from health inspection reports, staffing data submitted to CMS, and a set of clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessment records. With respect to payment, University Nursing & Rehab Ctr accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, as reflected in its dual-certification status. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (706) 549-5382 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. Coverage details and eligibility requirements vary by program and individual circumstance. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, University Nursing & Rehab Ctr falls below average in three of the four rated categories. The overall 2-star rating is one point below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection score of 3 stars is the one area where the facility aligns with the national norm. The 1-star staffing rating represents a significant gap relative to the national average, while the 2-star quality measure rating reflects below-average performance on clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. Families and care coordinators researching placement options in the Athens, Georgia area may use these data points as one component of a broader evaluation process.