CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
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CMS CCN 1154672026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

University Nursing & Rehab Center

180 Epps Bridge Road · Athens, GA 30606 · Clarke County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds122CMS provider file
Recent citation rows41current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-05-1462026-05-145
Cycle 22025-04-0332025-04-038
Cycle 32023-12-09142023-12-095
02 / CITATION DETAIL

41 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0554Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-01
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0887Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · FIREK0221Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · FIREK0342Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · FIREK0511Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-19
2025-04-03 · FIREE0025Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · FIREK0200Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · FIREK0293Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-15
2025-04-03 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-15
2025-04-03 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-05
2023-12-09 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 · HEALTHF0623Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-01-23 · complaint
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • OVITS, ISAACIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • PATTERSON, DIANNEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/07/2018
  • CYPRESS SKILLED NURSING LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • BENDER, SARAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/02/2025
  • MACATULA, MARIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/31/2017
  • NORDHOLM, KATHERINEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2014
  • OVITS, ISAACIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2014
  • PATTERSON, DIANNEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/07/2018
  • POPE, DOROTHYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2003
  • PUGHSLEY, SONIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/05/2024
  • REDDICK, JOANEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/11/2025
  • SIMS, DEMARIOUSIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2025
  • UDO, EMEMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2023
  • VAUGHAN, ALYSSAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/10/2025
  • CYPRESS SKILLED NURSING LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/20/2025
  • BENDER, SARAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/02/2025
  • MACATULA, MARIAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/31/2017
  • NORDHOLM, KATHERINEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2014

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours2.97per resident day
RN hours0.14per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.67per resident day
Staff turnover74.1%CMS reported field
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