Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC, the
101 Hartford Road, West · Fort Gaines, GA · 39851 · 2297682521
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Journey Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
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 June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
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.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 25, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
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.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 25, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 25, 2023
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.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 25, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115696 · certified since June 10, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.