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The Oaks – Athens operates as an assisted living community across 43 acres in Athens, Georgia, marketed as a Health Lifestyle Community with resort-style amenities in close proximity to downtown. The facility describes itself as offering a full continuum of care with personalized service. It is not currently listed as a Medicare or Medicaid provider under CMS certification, operating entirely on a private-pay basis.
Staffing profiles compiled by CMS reveal a mixed picture.
Licensed practical nurses provide 1 hour 5 minutes daily per resident, 16% above Georgia’s state average. Registered nurses contribute 30 minutes daily per resident, matching Georgia average but falling below the national average of 41 minutes. Certified nurse aides supply 2 hours 4 minutes daily per resident, slightly below the state average of 2 hours 9 minutes. Weekends see staffing reductions: combined nursing hours drop to 2 hours 55 minutes daily per resident, 6% below state benchmarks.
Physical therapy staff hours reach 6 minutes daily per resident, double the state average.
Short-stay quality metrics tracked by CMS paint a cautionary profile.
Re-hospitalization rates of 29.2% run significantly worse than Georgia’s 24.2% state average; a 21-point spread suggesting difficulties in post-acute transitions. Emergency department visits occur in 13.9% of short-stay cases, 14% worse than state norms. The facility’s overall short-stay quality rating registers as below average. Discharge outcomes show 52.2% successful return to community and 57.2% independence at discharge; both approximating state averages.
Walk Score of 13 confirms car dependency; the facility ranks 703rd of 873 Georgia residences on walkability.
The Oaks – Athens accommodates private-pay residents in Athens seeking assisted living services, though a resident review documented insufficient staffing, extended delays in incontinence care, absent emergency equipment, and inadequate lift devices.
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 30m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 5m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 4m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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 55m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 6m per day | ▲ 100% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 20m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
29.2%
21% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.9%
14% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.8%
6% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.2%
7% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.2%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
The Oaks – Athens is located in Athens, Georgia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Georgia.
The Oaks – Athens has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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(706) 355-7400 will put you in contact with the team at The Oaks – Athens.
The Oaks – Athens is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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