Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, the
6698 Washington Road · Appling, GA · 30802 · 7065410462
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Journey Healthcare
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.20 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $19,321 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 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 October 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
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 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C May 13, 2022
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected June 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $3,798 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $3,176 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $7,409 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $1,764 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $3,174 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115424 · certified since August 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.