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University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

ATHENS, GA 30606 View Map

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Overview of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Athens, Georgia. It offers advanced rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care services. The facility is dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment with five-star amenities to aid in recovery.

7065495382 contactuniversity@cypressga.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.40/day

Overall rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 122

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

77.4%

104

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 43 - 44 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$12.4M

Operating loss

-$611.8K

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$12,409,412.00

Operating loss

$-611,847.00

Payroll costs

$2.3M

18.2% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.8M

Total costs $13.0M

122-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

49 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status

SNF/NF DUAL CERT

Facility Type

NURSING HOME

License Date

September 1, 1976

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115467

County: CLARKE

Ownership & operating entity

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is administrated by Mr RANDY FELIX.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful environments

enrichment and social programs

daily activities and events

on-site therapy center

complimentary in-room cable

family gathering areas

landscaped grounds and courtyards

beauty salon/barbershop

social services and family education.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Advanced Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Specialty Clinical Programs, Resident Care/Concierge Program, Hotel-Style Accommodations, Therapeutic Activities, Patient Resources, Admissions, Hospital Liaisons, Payment

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Restaurant-style dining with fresh, nutritious meals prepared by a five-star chef.

Meals Included

Yes

Meal Schedule

Breakfast 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM; Lunch 1:00 PM; Dinner 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

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University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

SNF

GA 30606

122

FELIX, RANDY

77.4%

$12,408,470.00

$2,252,544.00

18.2%

104.10

1/5

3.4047

1/5

2/5

Grandview Care Center Inc.

SNF

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

SNF

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: GA 30606

Bed Count: 122

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FELIX, RANDY

CCN: 115467

Occupancy: 77.4%

Home Revenue: $12,408,470.00

Payroll Costs: $2,252,544.00

Payroll %: 18.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 104.10

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4047

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Grandview Care Center Inc.

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

ATHENS, GA 30606

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279

Total Staff

270

Employees

Contractors

35,298

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	8	9.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	87	8.5	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	167	8.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

264 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

6.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

2 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

5.9%

of total hours from contractors

2,099 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	167	0	167	21,413	91	100%	8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	87	0	87	7,311	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	8	0	8	1,302	91	100%	9.2
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	1,017	65	71%	8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	538	64	70%	8.4
Dietitian	1	0	1	530	63	69%	8.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	507	65	71%	7.8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	3	3	496	66	73%	6.9
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	437	58	64%	7.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	394	60	66%	6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	266	60	66%	4
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	104	13	14%	8

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Total Health inspections 5

47% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.4

Last Health inspection on Dec 2023

Total Health citations 30

81% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.6

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 26 citations

Complaint investigations 15 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

43% above Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

Moderate Health citations 29

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 09, 2023

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 09, 2023

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 09, 2023

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 09, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Cypress Skilled Nursing

Resident Census by Payment Source

98 Total Residents

Medicare 8 (8.2%)

Medicaid 78 (79.6%)

Private Pay/Other 12 (12.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.6

Near Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score 23.6

36% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.8%

24% above Georgia average.

Walking Ability Worsened 19.2%

1% below Georgia average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.9%

92% above Georgia average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.6%

51% below Georgia average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.3%

16% above Georgia average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.3%

46% below Georgia average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.9%

90% below Georgia average.

Antipsychotic Use 20.6%

7% above Georgia average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 70.7%

23% below Georgia average.

Influenza Vaccine 93.3%

2% below Georgia average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.1%

32% below Georgia average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 56.1%

30% worse than Georgia average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.8%

116% worse than Georgia average

Influenza Vaccine 53.4%

32% worse than Georgia average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for University Nursing & Rehab Ctr based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 77.4% ↑ 1.6pp vs 2022

Net Income -$611,847 ↓ ~$1.3M vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,601,058 ↑ ~$345K vs 2022

Profit Margin -4.9% ↓ 10.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.0%	77.8%	78.0%	74.9%	69.0%	71.2%	68.5%	75.6%	79.7%	75.4%	68.1%	75.9%	77.4%
Beds	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122	122
Net Income	-$369,438	-$380,974	-$220,828	-$421,183	-$595,382	-$516,399	-$371,325	-$91,329	$300,207	$1,248,647	$407,055	$697,781	-$611,847
Gross Revenue	$8,151,525	$7,509,356	$7,675,104	$7,952,141	$7,487,804	$7,679,262	$8,068,775	$9,039,648	$10,296,574	$11,384,238	$10,716,734	$13,157,272	$12,408,470
Operating Expenses	$7,733,883	$7,662,449	$7,701,108	$7,661,322	$7,376,350	$7,472,098	$7,451,026	$8,083,413	$8,396,605	$8,922,487	$8,415,196	$9,148,749	$10,160,566
Net Patient Revenue	$7,364,440	$7,286,377	$7,485,756	$7,234,263	$6,779,027	$6,955,545	$7,078,854	$7,986,707	$8,692,453	$9,236,102	$8,815,332	$9,845,728	$9,547,777
Total Payroll	$4,649,328	$4,307,737	$4,502,925	$3,859,251	$3,667,966	$3,584,489	$3,034,817	$2,715,678	$2,674,168	$3,030,921	$2,758,738	$2,256,199	$2,601,058
Profit Margin %	-4.5%	-5.1%	-2.9%	-5.3%	-8.0%	-6.7%	-4.6%	-1.0%	2.9%	11.0%	3.8%	5.3%	-4.9%
Medicare %	5.8%	7.1%	7.8%	7.2%	8.1%	7.0%	5.9%	5.9%	6.8%	10.9%	10.3%	8.8%	7.5%
Medicaid %	73.1%	73.5%	71.2%	73.2%	74.6%	75.5%	74.7%	77.3%	79.1%	74.5%	76.7%	77.5%	76.1%
Private %	21.1%	19.4%	21.0%	19.6%	17.3%	17.4%	19.4%	16.8%	14.1%	14.6%	13.0%	13.8%	16.4%
Revenue/Day	$190	$210	$216	$217	$221	$219	$232	$237	$245	$274	$291	$291	$277
Cost/Day	$200	$221	$222	$230	$240	$235	$244	$240	$237	$265	$278	$271	$295
Avg Length of Stay	141.9 days	178.1 days	172.8 days	182.3 days	174.7 days	183.7 days	119.5 days	94.6 days	89.0 days	93.5 days	119.8 days	83.6 days	222.0 days

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.

GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Georgia Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is a Nursing Home in Georgia

University Nursing & Rehab… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is a Nursing Home in Georgia

University Nursing & Rehab… is a Nursing Home in Georgia

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Contact Information

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

Inspection History

Inspection Reports

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Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Georgia Seniors

Community Care Services Program

Respite Care Program

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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