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University Nursing & Rehab Center, Athens, GA: 1 star rating, no fines

University Nursing & Rehab Center in Athens, GA is run by Universe Cypress LLC, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 23 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on May 14, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
1 of 5
Certified beds
122
Residents per day
95 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Universe Cypress LLC
Chain
Cypress Skilled Nursing, 5 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
23, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
May 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number
115467
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
May 14, 2026F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 19, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 19, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 19, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2026data.cms.gov
May 14, 2026F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 1, 2026data.cms.gov
April 3, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 3, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
April 3, 2025F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 5, 2025data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F625Notify 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov
December 9, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 23, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 24 individual or personal trusts (13 managers, 11 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Cypress Skilled Nursing LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedJanuary 1, 2014data.cms.gov
Cypress Skilled Nursing LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedNovember 20, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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