The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited December 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
FAIRBURN HEIGHTS OF JOURNEY LLC
FAIRBURN, GA · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1-star overall. FAIRBURN HEIGHTS OF JOURNEY LLC has the lowest overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.94 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day); its health inspection rating is 2 stars, quality measures are 4 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9449 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9449.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.22
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 1.78
- Weekend nursing
- 2.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.5%6.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%0.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.1%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
40.6%14.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
36.8%11.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.2%6.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%17.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
54.3%97.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
42.7%97%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—8.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
8%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2024
Now operated by Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC, previously Gafairburn Snf LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of JOURNEY HEALTHCARE · 36 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 110.4 residents on an average day (92% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.