Nursing homes in Athens, GA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Athens has 5 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.4 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 2.6-star Georgia average. Methodology.
- 5
- Certified homes
- 2.4 ★
- Below average for GA · Georgia 2.6
- 0
- Five-star homes
- 486
- Certified beds
All 5 nursing homes in Athens, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pruitthealth - Grandview | 72 | None | |
| 2 | University Nursing & Rehab Ctr | 122 | None | |
| 3 | Oaks - Athens Skilled Nursing, the | 148 | $16K | |
| 4 | Pruitthealth - Athens Heritage | 104 | $17K | |
| 5 | Presbyterian Village - Athens | 40 | $19K |
Ratings in Athens are best read against Georgia and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Georgia directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Athens
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Athens, GA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
