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University Nursing & Rehab Center in Athens, GA

University Nursing & Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Athens, GA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy corner with a red armchair, matching lamp, and decorative table.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room space featuring a leather sofa, decorative plant, and artwork on the wall.

  • Building

    Entrance to the University Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, highlighting the dedicated staff with a 'Heroes Work Here' sign.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining setup featuring a round wooden table and two chairs.

  • Landscaping

    A welcoming sign marking the entrance to a university campus.

  • Entrance

    Entrance of a healthcare facility with accessible parking.

  • Porch

    A cozy front porch featuring two wooden rocking chairs and a decorative plant.

  • Office

    A woman standing next to a welcome desk in a reception area with flowers and a clock.

  • Healthcare

    A healthcare worker assists an elderly patient during a physical therapy session.

180 Epps Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 102 reviews
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Overall Review of University Nursing & Rehab Center

common 54 reviews mention this

Clean facilities and upkeep stand out

Many reviews describe the building as clean and well maintained.

A large share of reviewers say the facility is clean, spotless, and well kept, with staff maintaining the environment during stays. Several also mention comfort details that make the space feel less clinical. At the same time, a smaller group of negative reviews describe unpleasant odors or rooms they felt were not clean, including complaints about smells and unclean bathrooms.

differentiator 46 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and communication

Residents and families repeatedly mention responsive, communicative nursing teams.

Positive reviews commonly highlight communication like regular nursing updates and staff coordinating follow-up care or appointments. Others mention quick help for day-to-day needs, including prompt maintenance response. Negative reviews counter with claims of poor communication once families were trying to reach staff, along with concerns about short staffing and delayed assistance.

common 26 reviews mention this

Rehab progress with therapy support

Therapy services are described as helpful for regaining mobility.

Many reviewers describe meaningful rehab outcomes, including improvements in walking or increased confidence after therapy sessions. Several also mention personalized therapy and instruction from occupational or physical therapy teams. A few dissatisfied reviews, however, describe issues with the amount of therapy received or the level of medical attention during their stay, including reports that conditions worsened and they sought hospital care.

  • A healthcare worker assists an elderly patient during a physical therapy session.
caveat 21 reviews mention this

Meals feel basic to mixed

Meal quality is consistently described as hit-or-miss.

Some residents describe meals as simple but satisfying, with an emphasis on feeling comforted and cared for at mealtimes. Others say food could be better or complain about meal issues such as missing components. Negative reviews also include harsher claims about food and how residents were treated around meals.

  • A cozy dining setup featuring a round wooden table and two chairs.
common 16 reviews mention this

Activities add structure and comfort

Daily activities and small comforts are frequently mentioned.

Several reviews mention scheduled group activities and therapy-related routines that help break up the day, along with comforting touches during morning sessions. Others highlight resident-specific gestures like celebrations or listening preferences that made the stay feel more personal. While most comments frame activities as supportive, the negative reviews focus more on care and environment problems than on the activity program itself.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 122 resident community capacity 122 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Peking Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Blind Pig Tavern (0.8 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1.1 miles)
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill (1.1 miles)
  • Chicken Salad Chick (1.2 miles)
  • Willy's Mexicana Grill (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Kroger Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Jittery Joe's (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Lumpkin Cafe (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • GTC Beechwood Cinemas (1.2 miles)
  • GTC University 16 Cinemas (2.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Allied Health Services (1.3 miles)
  • Shelnutt Gynecology (1.4 miles)
  • Regional First Care (1.4 miles)
  • Athens Adult & Pediatric Medicine (1.5 miles)
  • Jane A. Feagle, MD (1.5 miles)
  • Urology Group Of Athens (1.5 miles)
  • Ashley Bohn, DO (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Mary's Hospital (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Joseph Catholic Church (1.4 miles)
  • Ebenezer Baptist Church West (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Bishop Park (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Rent A Car (1.9 miles)

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