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Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
490 Kathwood Dr
Athens, GA 30607
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 6
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 4 inspections from June 2022 to February 2026, state surveyors documented 14 findings at Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the; 14 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 4
- 2022–2026, standard and complaint
- Findings
- 14
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 14
- Of 14 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 1
- 1 fine; payment not published
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 14 of 14 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $15,646, its payment not published.
- 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, February 22, 2026, recorded 4 findings (most serious: Level F).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the
- Address
- 490 Kathwood Dr, Athens, GA 30607
- CMS Certification Number
- 115419
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 148
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Record Window
- June 10, 2022 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
4 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
- F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
- F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 13, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2025
Standard health inspection
3 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 14, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 14, 2025
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 12, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 12, 2024
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 12, 2024
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 12, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2022
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 22, 2022
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 22, 2022
- F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 22, 2022
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $15,646 imposed October 9, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of June 10, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F609 in June 2022 and October 2024. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22242526F609 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in June 2022 and January 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
22242526F880 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.
- 02
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in January 2025.
- 04
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $15,646 civil money penalty was imposed October 9, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Jun 10, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Oct 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Jan 30, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Feb 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 115419
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Coverage
Record windowJune 10, 2022 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before June 2022 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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