Oconee County, Georgia · Nursing home
Presbyterian Village - Athens
2 of 5 overall from CMS
1400 Live Oak Ln Bldg 100, Athens, GA 30606
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 4.74 hours Above the state average of 3.56
- Nursing staff who left in a year 75.7% Above the state average of 46.0%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 29 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $18,545 3 fines
- Certified beds in use 85.2% of 40 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Presbyterian Village - Athens is a 40-bed nursing home in Athens, Georgia (Oconee County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.74 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Georgia average of 3.56. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $18,545 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day (average)
- 34.1
- Certified since
- 2021 (5 yrs)
Non profit - Corporation Participates in MedicareContinuing care retirement community
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Presbyterian Village - Athens
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 3 fines totaling $18,545 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 75.7%, above the Georgia average of 46.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident on weekends against 4.74 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Georgia average 2.7
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Georgia average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Georgia average 2.3
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Georgia average 2.9
The vertical line marks the Georgia average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 4.74 h Georgia average 3.56
- Nurse aides 2.32 h Georgia average 2.14
- Licensed practical nurses 1.86 h Georgia average 0.93
- Registered nurses 0.56 h Georgia average 0.50
- All staff, weekends 4.06 h Georgia average 3.10
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Georgia average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover75.7%
- Georgia average46.0%
- Registered nurse turnover57.1%
- Georgia average44.5%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Georgia and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.1% | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.6% | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 69.8% | 91.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.5% | 15.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.8% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.3% | 95.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.5% | 15.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.9% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.48 | 2.15 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.04 | 1.90 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.6% | 80.3% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.6% | 78.4% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.1% | 25.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.1% | 11.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 29 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 15 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 17, 2024: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 15 | 3 |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 14 | 2 |
Georgia homes averaged 5.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (29)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 31, 2023)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2024 | Fine | $5,263 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Fine | $5,264 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 63 days |
Georgia homes averaged 0.6 fines and $12,749 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Georgia
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Presbyterian Village - Athens?
Presbyterian Village - Athens has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Presbyterian Village - Athens have?
Presbyterian Village - Athens has 40 certified beds. It averages 34.1 residents per day, about 85.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Presbyterian Village - Athens?
The home reports 4.74 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.56 hours from registered nurses. The Georgia average is 3.56 hours and 0.50 hours from registered nurses.
Has Presbyterian Village - Athens been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $18,545 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Presbyterian Village - Athens accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Oconee County
Who to call in Georgia
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Georgia.
- Long-term care ombudsman Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-866-552-4464 (Select option 5 (per the Division of Aging Services page).) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Healthcare Facility Regulation Division (HFRD) Complaint Intake 1-800-878-6442 (Toll free. Complaint Intake Unit: 404-657-5726 or 404-657-5728. Fax: 404-657-8935. Complaints can also be filed online.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Georgia staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 115775. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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