Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Thomasville Vistas of Journey LLC
120 Skyline Drive, Thomasville, GA · (229) 225-1049
- Certified beds
- 52
- Residents per day
- 46
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- September 1, 1989
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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
★★★★★no change (already 1)
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 (already 1)
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
Thomasville Vistas of Journey LLC carries 87 inspection points. That is fewer than 12% 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
38 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.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (1)
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G
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care10E
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- E
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Resident Rights6E
- E
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- E
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.
- 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.
- E
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Nutrition and Dietary5F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning4D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service4D
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Infection Control4F
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- D
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2D
- D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Environmental1D
- D
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Nursing and Physician Services1F
- F
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspection history
2025-12-19
10 health deficiencies · 17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2024-08-11
15 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2022-08-07
13 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 12 min of nursing staff time a day, 33 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 12 min
Georgia average
3 h 36 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 77% of nursing staff and 50% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 2 administrators.
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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Fines and payment denials
$10,730 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | Payment Denial · 20 day denial | $0 |
| 2024-08-11 | Fine | $10,730 |
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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 days1.6 pts worse | 3.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.1 pts worse | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine4.1 pts better | 95.8% | 91.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine5.4 pts better | 100.0% | 94.6% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.8 pts better | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms49.1 pts worse | 60.8% | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.2 pts better | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication10.4 pts better | 10.1% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6 pts worse | 25.8% | 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 worsened6.1 pts worse | 19.8% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased5.5 pts worse | 20.4% | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8 pts better | 0.0% | 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 incontinence0.5 pts better | 14.9% | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.8 pts worse | 8.2% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine7.7 pts worse | 72.9% | 80.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit0.3 pts better | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.6 pts better | 1.8% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1.3 pts better | 80.0% | 78.7% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission9.5 pts worse | 33.9% | 24.4% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brass Ga Trust | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 3 facilities |
| Gem Bsd Ga Trust | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 3 facilities |
| 120 Skyline Dr Holdco LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| 120 Skyline Dr LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bickett, Brian | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Bickett, Brian | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Brass Ga Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Care Network Health LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Copper Ga Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Ellenbogen, Moss | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 30 facilities |
| Ga Pcnh Holdco LLC | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Ga Pcnh Holdco LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Gamfal LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Gem Bsd Ga Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Gold Ga Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Griffin, Jason | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Griffin, Jason | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Kf Capital Holdings LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Kirschner, Devora | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Kohen, Eliyahu | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Lichtschein Family 2012 Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Oberlander, Zalmen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Providence Propco LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Salzman, David | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Scheiner Family 2012 Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Scheiner Holdings LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Silberstein, Ari | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Silberstein, Ari | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 26 facilities |
| Silver Ga Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Soehner, Karen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Soehner, Karen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
31 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke13F
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Egress8F
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Emergency Preparedness4F
- F
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- E
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- E
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems3E
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Miscellaneous2E
- E
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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