Murray Woods of Journey LLC

102 Hospital Drive · Chatsworth, GA · 30705 · 7066958313

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Journey Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.17 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 42
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 50
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 30
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.233.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.170.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.78≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year24%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $15,092

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 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 December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 2, 2025

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 2, 2025

    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.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F October 2, 2025

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F October 2, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F October 2, 2025

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F October 2, 2025

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected December 10, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024

    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 July 14, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F May 30, 2024

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Corrected July 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected July 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F May 30, 2024

    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 July 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 14, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E December 21, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 30, 2024Fine$15,092

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115280 · certified since August 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.