Jesup Ridge Of Journey Llc
Jesup, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115503) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $45,968
Phone: (912) 427-6873 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC reports 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.8%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $45,968.00 for Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC is a for-profit nursing home in Jesup, Wayne County, Georgia, certified for 72 beds with an average of 52.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, Jesup Ridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $45,968.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and details behind these ratings.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.8%; CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $45,968.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Jesup Ridge Of Journey LLC is certified for 72 beds and has an average daily population of 52.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Jesup Ridge scores 1 out of 5 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 912-427-6873 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 912-427-6873 to schedule a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115503?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.