Total health inspections
3
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
TerraBella Epps Bridge
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Athens, GA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
TerraBella Epps Bridge
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Athens, GA
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
TerraBella Epps Bridge accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Situated in the classic city of Athens, GA, Terrabella Epps Bridge is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living with access to various supportive services. The community provides a secure and comfortable residence with their all-inclusive floor plans ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, and senior cottages. The community’s ideal location provides easy access to a rich cultural scene, live entertainment, and beautiful attractions, perfect for seniors seeking a mix of leisure and activity.
Terrabella Epps Bridge offers a person-centered approach to senior living, offering senior-specific amenities and various on-site supportive services to allow seniors to age in place throughout retirement. From delicious meals and convenient concierge services, to housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services, residents have everything they need for an excellent living experience. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, salon services, and beautiful gathering areas, ensuring leisure and fun.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 56m per day
vs Georgia avg
+11%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 48m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
77.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
174 days
Occupancy rate
77.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
174 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Private pay
88% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
34 - 35 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.8M
Operating loss
-$486.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.8M
Operating loss
-$486.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.3M
Walk Score: 12 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 365-385 / 388-527 / 542-696 / 560-706 / 780 / 903-967 / 975-1056 / 1242-1298 / 1474 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Three Meals Per Day
Types of Care at TerraBella Epps Bridge
Independent Living
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
7
Georgia average 16.6
Citations per inspection
2.33
Georgia average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
2 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 7 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
Jul 02, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jul 02, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jul 02, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 03, 2023
Corrected
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for TerraBella Epps Bridge
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Georgia
TerraBella Epps Bridge is located in Athens, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
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6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to TerraBella Epps Bridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.35 miles to nearest hospital (Publix Pharmacy at Athens Pointe Shopping Center)
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Staffing Data
Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
81
Employees
59
Contractors
22
Staff to resident ratio
1.04:1
28% worse than Georgia average
Avg staff/day
33
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with Georgia average
Total staff hours (quarter)
24,121
Nursing staff breakdown
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
47
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
16.6%
4,002 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 8
Registered Nurse: 4
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 8 | 47 | 14,355 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 8 | 22 | 6,682 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1,066 | 83 | 91% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 546 | 67 | 74% | 8.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 408 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 395 | 59 | 65% | 6.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 58 | 64% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 15 | 16% | 2.1 |
47 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
22 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days
91%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
59%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
65%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
64%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
16%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
78
Medicare
3
3.8% of residents
Medicaid
62
79.5% of residents
Private pay or other
13
16.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.3
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 10.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.8
32% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.4%
44% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
23% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
11.2%
31% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
44% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
13% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
42% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
66% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.1%
10% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
6% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
10% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.1%
14% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$7K
81% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
Number of fines
2
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$7K
Georgia average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 3, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 3, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 3, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 3, 2023
$4K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for TerraBella Epps Bridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
77.4%
↓ 3.3pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$486.8K
↓ ~$154.2K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$4.0M
↓ ~$402.7K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-6.3%
↓ 1.7pp vs 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about TerraBella Epps Bridge
What neighborhood is TerraBella Epps Bridge in?
TerraBella Epps Bridge is in the Holly Hills neighborhood.
Is TerraBella Epps Bridge in a walkable area?
TerraBella Epps Bridge has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the address of TerraBella Epps Bridge?
TerraBella Epps Bridge is located at 755 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA 30606, United States.
What is the phone number of TerraBella Epps Bridge?
(706) 425-0301 will put you in contact with the team at TerraBella Epps Bridge.
Is TerraBella Epps Bridge Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — TerraBella Epps Bridge is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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