PruittHealth - Athens Heritage

Athens, GA

Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

960 Hawthorne Avenue Athens, GA 30606 tel: (706) 549-1613 fax: (706) 549-1639
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Overview

Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation center is one of many in the PruittHealth family of providers throughout the Southeast. We offer a comprehensive menu of services and are committed to caring for you and your health. We can help you with the complex decisions you are facing now by providing a clear understanding of the short- and long-term care processes, while offering a customized solution to your individual health care needs. Our center provides exceptional care through our therapy services and cozy, home-like environment and is on the cutting edge of rehabilitation and aging care. We understand the difficulties and emotional struggles of having to leave the comfort of your home, and that is why our attentive staff is dedicated to facilitating smooth transitions and to providing comfort and companionship with a warm and personal touch. Under the care of our highly skilled professional staff, we will continue to provide quality care and will stay committed to caring for your individual health care needs.

Awards

AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award - Bronze
QAPI Accredited
Joint Commission Accreditation

Services

  • I.V. Therapy
  • Wound Care Management
  • Pain Management
  • Central Lines
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
  • Out-Patient Therapy
  • Dietetic Programming & Nourishment Care
  • Recreational Activities Programming
  • Hospice Services
  • Chaplain/Counseling Services
  • Religious Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
  • Pharmacy Services
  • Volunteer Services
  • Medication Management

Lifestyle

  • 104 beds - 20 private and 44 semi-private rooms elegantly accented with designer prints and borders
  • Recovery Suites - state-of-the-art suites outfitted with the latest health and domestic equipment offering care for post-acute patients that will be rehabilitated and transitioned home 
  • PruittHealth Fitness Program - a strength building program utilizing state-of-the-art Nautilus™ and Biodex™ equipment to deliver proven positive benefits for older adults
  • Large courtyards and porches
  • Large rehabilitation room for patients receiving physical, occupational, or speech therapy
  • Spacious dining room
  • Large, comfortable sitting rooms
  • Conveniently located between Athens Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital
  • The Ralph McCants Bridge allows families to enjoy walking trails and picnic areas of Bishop Park, adjacent to our home

Admissions

All patients are admitted, assigned a room, and treated without regard to race, color, creed, age, handicap, national origin, or payment classification. We strive to meet any special cultural or psychosocial requirements.​

 

Upon admission, please bring the following with you:​

  • A handful of personal items, like deodorant, a toothbrush, shampoo, a robe, and slippers
  • Your glasses and/or dentures, if applicable (in appropriately labeled storage containers)​
  • Identification card(s)​
  • Insurance cards and policies​
  • Medicare or Medicaid cards​​
  • Living will, power of attorney, or durable power of attorney​
  • Health surrogate appointment​
  • Copy of an organ donation request card​​, if applicable

 

Please do not bring the following:​

  • Electric appliances (without prior approval)​
  • Any valuables (we suggest you leave those at home, if possible)
  • The facility is not responsible for valuables or cash kept in your room.​​
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