The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC
JESUP, GA · Medicare-certified · 72 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC in Jesup, GA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection, staffing, and quality measures scores. Reported nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $45,968 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3784 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $45,968recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3784.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.39
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99
- Nurse aides
- 1.99
- Weekend nursing
- 2.90
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
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
29%26.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%2.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.4%6.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
15.4%8.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.6%34.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.5%27%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%7.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.6%25.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
26.2%55.9%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.1%83.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: K
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $45,968 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $45,968 in total fines.
- $45,968
Federal fine
Nov 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of JOURNEY HEALTHCARE · 36 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 52.2 residents on an average day (73% of 72 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 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.