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.
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.
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is administered by Sonia Pughsley.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 126 | 21 | This facility has 500% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (126 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 500% worse |
Georgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Dec 2023
Georgia average 16.6
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).
Georgia average: 0.7
Georgia average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,943 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% 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)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for University Nursing & Rehab Ctr from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Athens's city center to University Nursing & Rehab Ctr's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| PruittHealth – Grandview | NH HOS SNF | Athens | 72
Facility
72
GA AVG
87
Rank
#371 / 664 |
84.7%
Facility
84.7%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#76 / 155 | +7% | 2.66
Facility
2.66
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#168 / 183 | -30% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 11
Facility
11
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#55 / 184 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#62 / 184 | - | 61 | - |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
39
Rank
#568 / 870 | Sarbrinia Cain | $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#142 / 179 | $3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#146 / 179 | 49.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#93 / 179 | 115631 | ||||
| Presbyterian Village Athens | NH AL IL MC SNF | Athens | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 664 | - | - | 4.81
Facility
4.81
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#17 / 183 | -68% | +35% | $18.5k
Facility
$18.5k
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#157 / 185 | 29
Facility
29
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#152 / 184 | 9.7
Facility
9.7
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#181 / 184 | 3 | 34 | - |
10
Facility
10
GA AVG
39
Rank
#731 / 870 | Matthew Honeycutt | $8.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#118 / 179 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#77 / 179 | 63.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
63.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#31 / 179 | 115775 | ||||
| University Nursing & Rehab Ctr | NH SNF | Athens | 122
Facility
122
GA AVG
87
Rank
#113 / 664 |
86.1%
Facility
86.1%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#69 / 155 | +9% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#85 / 183 | -76% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 30
Facility
30
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#155 / 184 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#120 / 184 | 1 | 105 | - |
43
Facility
43
GA AVG
39
Rank
#395 / 870 | Randy Felix | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#87 / 179 | $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#168 / 179 | 27.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
27.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#169 / 179 | 115467 |
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is located in ATHENS, Georgia.
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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.
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr's occupancy is 86%.
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr has been operating for approximately 49 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, University Nursing & Rehab Ctr has a no-pet policy.
The team at University Nursing & Rehab Ctr can be reached at spughsley@cypressga.com.
University Nursing & Rehab Ctr is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Sonia Pughsley is the administrator of University Nursing & Rehab Ctr.
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