Total staff
108
Employees
67
Contractors
41
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
This home is ranked 47th out of 190 homes in Georgia. 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.
This home is ranked 47th out of 190 homes in Georgia. 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
Rank #47 / 190Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 190 homes in Georgia. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 190 Georgia SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Georgia avg
+11%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 7m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at TerraBella Epps Bridge
Independent Living
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
77.4%
Rank #141 / 315Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 315 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 315. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
174 days
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #711 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 711th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.38:1
0% compared with Georgia average
Avg staff/day
38
Average shift
7.9 hours
5% worse than Georgia average
Total staff hours (quarter)
27,552
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
56
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
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
19%
5,240 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Registered Nurse: 2
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 8 | 56 | 15,714 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 7 | 17 | 6,330 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,295 | 90 | 98% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 613 | 72 | 78% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 485 | 60 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 482 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 473 | 70 | 76% | 6.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 444 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 162 | 58 | 63% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 147 | 50 | 54% | 2.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 147 | 48 | 52% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 133 | 51 | 55% | 2.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 122 | 15 | 16% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 11% | 2.3 |
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days
98%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
78%
1 Administrator
% of Days
72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
76%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
64%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
63%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
54%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
52%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
55%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
16%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
11%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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 Rank #115 / 192Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 192 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Georgia average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 192 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.8M
Operating loss
-$486.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.8M Rank #144 / 185Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
Rank #129 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #129 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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
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
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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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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TerraBella Epps Bridge is located in Athens, Georgia.
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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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