Fort Valley Crossing of Journey LLC
604 Bluebird Boulevard · Fort Valley, GA · 31030 · 4788252031
75 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Journey Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
75% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 75% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E December 21, 2025
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.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 21, 2025
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.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2024
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.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 18, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2023
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.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115651 · certified since July 1, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.