Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey Llc, The
Fort Gaines, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115696) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (229) 768-2521 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of about 2.64 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
The Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.7%.
The Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
The Reserve At Fort Gaines Of Journey LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Fort Gaines, Clay County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 56.0 residents, and has held certification since June 2005. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which includes 32 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Georgia state average of 2.64. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.24776 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.36683 of those hours provided by registered nurses (RNs). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded. There is no CMS abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of about 2.64 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 16.7%; the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 56.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 10, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2 stars overall, 2 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2297682521 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2297682521 to arrange a visit and review its full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115696?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.