Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC
3100 Savannah Highway · Jesup, GA · 31545 · 9124276873
72 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Journey Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $45,968 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
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.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 22, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2021
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 November 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2021
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 November 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 14, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 14, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 28, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 28, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 18, 2024 | Fine | $45,968 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115503 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.