Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Athens
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 68 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (60%)
- High RN turnover (75%)
Bottom 25% in Texas · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS chain · $124,017 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility's modern infrastructure and excellent rehab department make it a strong candidate for short-term recovery. However, families must be extremely vigilant regarding staffing levels and hygiene, as multiple reports indicate that patients may be neglected during night and weekend shifts.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
68 reviews on Google“Families considering this facility will find a modern, clean, and beautiful building with a highly-regarded rehabilitation department and friendly activity staff. However, there are serious, recurring reports of inadequate staffing during weekends and night shifts, as well as significant concerns regarding patient neglect and poor communication from the administrative team.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Modern and clean facility
- Excellent rehabilitation services
- Friendly and caring activity staff
- Efficient new check-in/kiosk system
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing/long response times for call lights (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor administrative communication and attitude (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Issues with patient hygiene and neglect (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unpleasant facility odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 63 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner relies almost exclusively on a small set of repetitive, templated responses. Positive reviews receive an identical, verbatim paragraph, while negative reviews are met with standardized scripts that offer a phone call to the Administrator rather than addressing specific grievances.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the new check-in kiosk system is quite efficient; how does this technology help streamline communication between the administration and families?
- 2With the focus on excellent rehabilitation services here, how do you coordinate physical therapy schedules with a resident's daily routine?
- 3How do you ensure that call lights are answered promptly, especially during busy shifts or overnight hours?
- 4What specific steps are taken by the care team to maintain high standards of personal hygiene and facility cleanliness for every resident?
- 5Could you tell me more about the variety of activities the staff organizes to keep residents engaged and social?
- 6How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition after regular business hours?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rehab department is superb. Staff is caring. I had a concern and the Administrator, Lana handled it right away.”
“Our 96 year old mother was transferred to Advanced for 20 days of rehab to help regain her strength after a brief hospital stay. This relatively new facility is lovely, with none of that drab "grey" that has become so popular.”
“I was left soiled for over 3 hours after the tech kept coming in my room just to turn off the call light and leave, and left when her shift ended without ever taking care of me”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of 37 deficiencies across 11 surveys, with 21 triggered by family complaints. Recurring issues include problems with daily care assistance, protection from abuse and neglect, and care planning. Multiple complaints involved the same daily care issues appearing across different time periods, suggesting ongoing challenges. Families have repeatedly filed reports about care concerns, indicating persistent problems that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Feb 13, 2026Complaint4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 18, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 15, 2025Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Mar 29, 2025Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Jan 15, 2025Routine6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 6, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 13, 2026
$138,600
Fine
Aug 15, 2025
$110,750
Fine
May 22, 2023
$13,667
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Coryell Memorial Hospital Authority
for profit
ADVANCED HCS
LANA NIXON
Chain Affiliation
Advanced Healthcare Solutions
30 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 28 of 30 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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