University Nursing & Rehab Center

Nursing Home · Athens, GA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number115467

Contact & location

180 Epps Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
Clarke County
Phone
(706) 549-5382
ZIP code
30606 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
122
Residents per day
93.8 (77% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Universe Cypress LLC
Chain
Cypress Skilled Nursing (5 facilities, avg 2.0★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.97 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.14 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.66 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.16 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.67 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
74.1 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
75.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 14, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 18 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-05-14 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-05-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-01
2026-05-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2026-05-14 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-19
2025-04-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-05
2025-04-03 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-05
2023-12-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23
2023-12-09 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-23

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bender, Sara (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cypress Skilled Nursing LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Macatula, Maria (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Nordholm, Katherine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ovits, Isaac (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Patterson, Dianne (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pope, Dorothy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pughsley, Sonia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Reddick, Joane (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sims, Demarious (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Udo, Emem (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vaughan, Alyssa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ovits, Isaac (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Patterson, Dianne (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Bender, Sara (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cypress Skilled Nursing LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Macatula, Maria (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nordholm, Katherine (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ovits, Isaac (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Patterson, Dianne (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pope, Dorothy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pughsley, Sonia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Reddick, Joane (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sims, Demarious (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Udo, Emem (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vaughan, Alyssa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of University Nursing & Rehab Center?

University Nursing & Rehab Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does University Nursing & Rehab Center have?

It has 122 certified beds and cares for about 94 residents per day.

Has University Nursing & Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns University Nursing & Rehab Center?

It is part of Cypress Skilled Nursing and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of University Nursing & Rehab Center?

(706) 549-5382. The facility is located at 180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.