Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC, The
101 Hartford Road, West, Fort Gaines, GA · (229) 768-2521
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 60
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- June 10, 2005
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How this home got 3 stars
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
★★★★★no change
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
★★★★★+1 star
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
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Georgia homes
Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC, The carries 75 inspection points. That is fewer than 15% 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
28 health citations on record since 2022. 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
Quality of Life and Care7D
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- D
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning6E
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Rights5E
- 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.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
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.
- 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.
Nutrition and Dietary3F
- F
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control3F
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- F
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Pharmacy Service2D
- D
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Administration1E
- E
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Nursing and Physician Services1C
- C
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspection history
2025-04-30
12 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2023-05-25
14 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2022-01-27
2 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h of nursing staff time a day, 27 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h
Georgia average
3 h 36 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 28% of nursing staff and 0% 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 better | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days1 pts better | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine6.9 pts better | 98.6% | 91.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine3.5 pts better | 98.1% | 94.6% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.3 pts better | 0.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms0.2 pts worse | 11.9% | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.9 pts better | 0.5% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.8 pts better | 14.7% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication2.8 pts worse | 22.6% | 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 worsened6.8 pts worse | 20.5% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased10.2 pts worse | 25.1% | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.4 pts better | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.4 pts better | 0.0% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence6.3 pts better | 9.1% | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.7 pts better | 3.7% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3.9 pts better | 84.5% | 80.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.1 pts better | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine9.5 pts better | 88.2% | 78.7% | 80.1% |
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Who owns and runs it
57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bees Holdings LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| 3 Bees Holdings LLC | Trustee Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Ajoj Holdings LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Ajoj Holdings LLC | Trustee Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Bees Family Irrevocable Trust | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Bees Family Irrevocable Trust | Trustee Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Bilbo, Richard | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Bilbo, Richard | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Blue Ocean Trust | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Blue Ocean Trust | Trustee Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Brown, Ciara | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Brown, Ciara | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Chitty, Stephanie | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Chitty, Stephanie | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Davis, Mashonda | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Davis, Mashonda | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hutchison, Timothy | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Hutchison, Timothy | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Johnson, Jennifer | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Johnson, Jennifer | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Jones, Antonio | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 11 facilities |
| Jones, Antonio | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 11 facilities |
| Journey Ox Ga Healthcare Holdings LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Journey Ox Ga Management LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 13 facilities |
| Journey Ox Ga Management LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 13 facilities |
| Journey Peach Ga Holdco LLC | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Kump, Donald | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Kump, Donald | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Mcguinness, Bernard | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Milner, Angela | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Milner, Angela | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Milner, Gervice | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Milner, Gervice | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Omara, Jody | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Omara, Jody | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Rollins, Katherine | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Rollins, Katherine | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Shasam Family Trust | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Shasam Family Trust | Trustee Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Shasam Holdings LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Shasam Holdings LLC | Trustee Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 17 facilities |
| Sillings, Nikki | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Sillings, Nikki | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Smith, Annie | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Smith, Annie | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Smith-Wiley, Amber | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Smith-Wiley, Amber | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Strong, Scott | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Strong, Scott | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Trammell, Matthew | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Trammell, Matthew | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 12 facilities |
| Williams, Kimberly | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Williams, Kimberly | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
3 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Egress1D
- D
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke1D
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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- none
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- 4 h 56 min
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- $0
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Early Memorial Nursing Facility
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- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 20 min
- Fines
- $0
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Calhoun Nursing Home
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★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 15 min
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- $0