Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Fort Valley Crossing of Journey LLC
604 Bluebird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA · (478) 825-2031
- Certified beds
- 75
- Residents per day
- 54
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- July 1, 1998
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Georgia.
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Staffing
★★★★★−1 star
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Georgia homes
Fort Valley Crossing of Journey LLC carries 50 inspection points. That is fewer than 31% of Georgia's 354 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Georgia: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–11 pts
- 4★ 11–24 pts
- 3★ 24–39 pts
- 2★ 39–67 pts
- 1★ over 67 pts
Bars show every rated home in Georgia by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
18 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Infection Control5E
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- D
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning4D
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Nutrition and Dietary3F
- F
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Quality of Life and Care3D
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights2E
- E
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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Pharmacy Service1D
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspection history
2025-12-21
7 health deficiencies · 2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2024-08-18
5 health deficiencies · 4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2023-05-21
6 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 5 min of nursing staff time a day, 23 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 5 min
Georgia average
3 h 36 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 73% of nursing staff and 64% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.7 pts worse | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.8 pts worse | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine2 pts worse | 89.7% | 91.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine7.9 pts worse | 86.7% | 94.6% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.4 pts better | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms6.9 pts better | 4.8% | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.1 pts better | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication7.6 pts better | 12.9% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication4.7 pts better | 15.1% | 19.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened4.2 pts worse | 17.9% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased3.7 pts worse | 18.6% | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.7 pts worse | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.5 pts better | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.6 pts better | 13.8% | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.4 pts worse | 8.8% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine20.5 pts worse | 60.1% | 80.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit8.2 pts better | 3.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.7 pts better | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine31.1 pts worse | 47.6% | 78.7% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission4.5 pts worse | 28.9% | 24.4% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
14 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gbd LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 5% | 5 facilities |
| Mission Health Of Georgia, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 5% | 5 facilities |
| Barnes, Michelle | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 11 facilities |
| Barres, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Crino, Bryan | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 19 facilities |
| Feuer, Scott | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 19 facilities |
| Gbd LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Lindeman, Stuart | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Lindeman, Stuart | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Mission Health Of Georgia, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 5 facilities |
| Passero, Joseph | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
| T And C Capital Assets, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Windward Health Partners LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Yoakum, Jamie | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
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Fire safety
13 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke5E
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Egress4D
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Emergency Preparedness1D
- D
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous1D
- D
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems1D
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
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