University Nursing & Rehab Ctr
CMS overall rating Info 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.

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

CMS overall rating Info 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.
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University Nursing & Rehab Ctr accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

Owned by Randy Felix, University Nursing & Rehab Center is a skilled nursing home in Athens, Georgia. It was established nearly 50 years ago. The 122-bed facility’s location at 180 Epps Bridge Road is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood, so some errands are reachable on foot. The community has an occupancy rate of 86%.

Residents stay an average of 222 days, including post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care placements. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to pay for coverage.

The facility strongly focuses on rehabilitation. Advanced rehabilitation and specialty clinical programs are supported by round-the-clock nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 24 minutes of total nursing support per resident. It’s distributed across registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides. This staffing model provides the hands-on presence for residents’ recovery and ongoing care.

The facility has a resident care and concierge program alongside hotel-style accommodations. There are also direct hospital liaisons to support smooth transitions into and out of the home.

Residents are served with restaurant-style dining prepared by an on-site five-star chef, emphasizing fresh, nutritious meals. They also benefit from an on-site therapy center, family gathering areas, and a full complement of amenities, including a beauty salon, barbershop, and landscaped courtyards. The facility has daily activities, social events, educational resources, and support resources for families.

Inspections over the past decade identified maintenance areas requiring attention related to building systems and room safety conditions, as well as opportunities to strengthen infection control and care documentation practices. Families touring the facility should ask how these operational areas are managed and maintained daily.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 23.1% Below GA avg. ▼ 23.1% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.6Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 7.4% Above GA avg. ▲ 7.4% Above GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 55.7% Below GA avg. ▼ 55.7% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 29.6% Below GA avg. ▼ 29.6% Below GA avg.GA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Georgia state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 91st 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.
3h 24m per day
Rank #91 / 202Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 202 homes in Georgia. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Georgia average, with a ranking across 202 Georgia facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Georgia avg (3h 33m per day)
vs Georgia avg
-4%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +9% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 7m per day ▼ 76% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 46m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 21m per day ▲ 9% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 54m per day ▼ 7% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 3m per day ▼ 5% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 8m per day ▼ 62% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
222 days
Bed community size
122-bed community Rank #114 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 672 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
49 years in operation Rank #41 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100 Rank #397 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 397th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #91 / 325Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 325 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Georgia average, with its Statewide rank out of 325. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Georgia average: 78.1%
Occupied beds
105 / 122
Average occupied beds in Georgia homes 88 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusSnf/nf Dual Cert
IssuanceSeptember 1, 1976
CountyClarke
CMS Certification Number115467

Ownership & Operating Entity

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is administered by Sonia Pughsley.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

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
Specific ProgramsAdvanced Rehabilitation, Specialty Clinical Programs, Resident Care/Concierge Program, Hotel-Style Accommodations, Patient Resources, Hospital Liaisons

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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 126 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2016 vs. Georgia state average
Overall vs. GA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Georgia average:
• Total deficiencies (500% above)
• Deficiencies per year (500% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection May 28, 2025 Life Safety

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility GA Average vs. GA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 126 21 This facility has 500% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (126 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 500% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2016. 12.6 2.1 This facility has 500% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (12.6 vs. GA avg 2.1).↑ 500% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on May 28, 2025, found all prior Life Safety Code deficiencies corrected except two related to sprinkler system maintenance and smoke barrier materials.
  • The April 3, 2025, health survey cited deficiencies in resident nail care, unsafe room conditions for eight residents, and poor kitchen cleanliness risking food contamination.
  • The December 9, 2023, survey found 12 deficiencies including privacy breaches, medication errors at 15.38%, infection control failures, and incomplete dental care plans for one resident.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 5

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Dec 2023

Total health citations
30 Rank #167 / 203Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 203 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Georgia State average, with a ranking across all 203 GA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Georgia average 16.6

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #131 / 203Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 203 homes in Georgia. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Georgia mean across 203 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Georgia average 4.68


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

15 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 11 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
1
43% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

1 critical citation Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations Georgia average: 0.5

29 moderate citations Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 7 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 143
Employees 133
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.46 : 1
0% compared with Georgia average
Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1 Georgia average ratio: 1.42 : 1See full Georgia ranking
Avg staff/day 44
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Georgia average
Georgia average: 8.3 hours Georgia average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Georgia ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 33,636

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info All 3 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 39 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 39
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 82 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 82
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

5.8%

1,943 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 82 0 82 21,275 92 100% 8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse 39 0 39 6,270 92 100% 9.1
Registered Nurse 3 0 3 991 92 100% 9.7
Mental Health Service Worker 3 0 3 865 67 73% 7.9
RN Director of Nursing 2 0 2 716 63 68% 7.8
Dietitian 1 0 1 536 65 71% 8.3
Administrator 1 0 1 496 62 67% 8
Qualified Social Worker 0 1 1 494 63 68% 7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff 1 0 1 491 61 66% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 1 1 445 60 65% 7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 4 4 430 66 72% 6.1
Speech Language Pathologist 0 2 2 387 63 68% 6
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 2 2 188 59 64% 3.2
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 55 64 70% 0.9
82 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
39 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 68%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.6
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.6
36% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Georgia avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.8%
24% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.2%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.9%
92% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
51% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.3%
16% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
46% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
32% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.9%
90% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.6%
7% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.7%
23% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.3%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.00
8% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.85
45% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Georgia avg: 2.2 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 56.1%
30% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.8%
116% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 53.4%
32% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 37.1%
53% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.1%
57% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.7%
117% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 50.0%
7% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 53.3%
5% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 98
Medicare
8
8.2% of residents
Medicaid
78
79.6% of residents
Private pay or other
12
12.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$9.5M
Net patient income Info 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."
-$612.8K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$9.5M Rank #96 / 197Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 197 homes in Georgia. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Georgia average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info 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."
-$612.8K
Other income Info 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.
$942
Payroll costs Info 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 #184 / 197Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.6M 27.2% of net patient revenue Info 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 #187 / 197Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 197 homes in Georgia. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Georgia average. Well-run Georgia facilities typically land around 50–62% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$7.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.2M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.

Admissions
166 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 55%
Private pay 45%
Medicaid 1%
Discharges
155 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 63%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 1%

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Address 3.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to University Nursing & Rehab Ctr's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Meals

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Georgia resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
GA

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Benefits
In-home aide (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$75/day) Facility stay (up to 5 days)

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+
General 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

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Homemaker Adult day care ($80/day) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Case management Adult day health ($80/day) Respite (limited)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes

Frequently Asked Questions about University Nursing & Rehab Ctr

Is University Nursing & Rehab Ctr in a walkable area?

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at University Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr's occupancy is 86%.

What is the best email address for University Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

The team at University Nursing & Rehab Ctr can be reached at spughsley@cypressga.com.

Does University Nursing & Rehab Ctr operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is registered as a for-profit in GA.

Who is the administrator of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

Sonia Pughsley is the administrator of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr.

How many beds does University Nursing & Rehab Ctr have?

University Nursing & Rehab Ctr has 122 beds.

Are there photos of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr?

Yes — there are 3 photos of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr in the photo gallery on this page.

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