3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 50th out of 202 homes in Georgia for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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 | ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 9m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with Georgia average
5% worse than Georgia average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
5 total: 3 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
5
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
17 total: 10 full-time employees and 7 contractors.
17
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
56 total: 48 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
56
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5,240 contractor hours this quarter
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 |
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)
81% lower than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
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
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.
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, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.4%
44% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.0%
23% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.6%
44% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
13% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
42% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.1%
66% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.1%
10% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.8%
6% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
24% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
10% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
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.
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
88% of new residents, often for short stays.
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
78Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for TerraBella Epps Bridge from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #141 / 197Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 197 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #60 / 197Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 197 homes in Georgia. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run Georgia facilities typically land around 51–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
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
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (88% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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.
— 2.15 miles to nearest hospital (St. Maryu2019s Hospital Emergency Room)
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| TerraBella Epps Bridge | IL NH HC | Athens (Holly Hills) | - | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
88
Rank
#194 / 672 | - |
12
Facility
12
GA AVG
39
Rank
#711 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Presbyterian Village Athens | IL AL MC NH | Athens | - | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
88
Rank
#454 / 672 | - |
10
Facility
10
GA AVG
39
Rank
#734 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| PruittHealth – Grandview | IL HC NH | Athens | - | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
88
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#378 / 672 | - |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
39
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#570 / 873 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
TerraBella Epps Bridge is located in Athens, Georgia.
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TerraBella Epps Bridge is in the Holly Hills neighborhood.
TerraBella Epps Bridge has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
TerraBella Epps Bridge's occupancy is 77.4%.
Yes — there are 9 photos of TerraBella Epps Bridge in the photo gallery on this page.
TerraBella Epps Bridge is located at 755 Epps Bridge Pkwy, Athens, GA 30606, United States.
(706) 425-0301 will put you in contact with the team at TerraBella Epps Bridge.
Yes — TerraBella Epps Bridge is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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