Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC
3100 Savannah Highway, Jesup, GA 31545 · Wayne County · (912) 427-6873
72 certified beds, about 52 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
1 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 115503 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 30, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since October 2021, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (4 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $45,968 in the last three years; the largest was $45,968, and the latest is dated November 18, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.38 hours per resident per day, against 3.56 across Georgia and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.39 of those hours.
58.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Georgia average 46.0%).
CMS links it to Journey Healthcare, an affiliated group of 33 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
810/21
406/23
411/24
505/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
4K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
4E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 30, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy titled F582, F584 Beneficiary Notices, the facility failed to ensure each Medicare resident whose Medicare therapy services were terminated received a two-day notice prior to the discontinuation of skilled services to include the reason the services were ending or what the options were prior to the discontinuation of therapy services. This had the potential to affect three of three Residents (R) (R6, R159 and R37) who were reviewed for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Beneficiary Protection Notification Review. This failure had the potential to provide the resident the wrong information for the appeals process.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy titled, Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review, the facility failed to complete the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR), when a resident with a mental disorder for one out of two Residents (R) (R31) reviewed for PASARR. This failure placed the resident at risk of not receiving appropriate services, or needs going unmet.
- D Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the facility's policy titled, Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review, the facility failed to identify and notify the appropriate state authorities for a Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR), when a resident with a mental disorder experienced a significant change in condition for one out of two Residents (R) (R 31) reviewed for PASARR. This failure placed the resident at risk of not receiving appropriate services, or needs going unmet.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review and review of the facility provided document titled Infection Control Program-Infection Control Guide for Long-Term Care on Perineal Care, the facility failed to adhere to infection control practices and policies during peri care and suprapubic catheter care related to performing peri care, staff changing gloves and performing hand hygiene for one of 42 sampled residents (R) (R26).
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Infection Control Program- Antibiotic Stewardship F881, the facility failed to ensure an antibiotic was not used without the presence of a diagnosed infection for one of four Residents (R) (R7) reviewed for antibiotic stewardship. The failure had the potential to increase the risk of adverse events, including the development of antibiotic-resistant organisms, from unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic use.
November 18, 2024Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- K Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from sexual, verbal, and physical abuse by a resident. Specifically, the facility failed to protect Resident #7, who was cognitively impaired and wandered in the facility from sexual abuse by Resident #6, who had a history of sexually inappropriate behavior. On 10/18/2024, when staff were unable to locate Resident #7, they initiated a search and found the resident in Resident #6's bathroom seated on the toilet. Resident #6 stood in front of Resident #7 unclothed from the waist down with their genitals in their hand. Furthermore, on 08/09/2024, Resident #6 was found standing over the bed of Resident #8, a cognitively impaired resident, with their genitals in their hand and expressed inappropriate sexual gestures and comments. [...]
- K Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse to the state survey agency. On 08/09/2024, Resident #6 was found standing over the bed of Resident #8, a cognitively impaired resident, with their genitals in their hand and expressed inappropriate sexual gestures and comments. On 09/03/2024, Resident #6 grabbed the wheelchair of Resident #10 and prevented Resident #10 from moving about in their wheelchair. On 09/18/2024, Resident #6 voiced inappropriate sexual comments to Resident #9 as Resident #9 straightened their shirt. On 10/03/2024, Resident #6 was found masturbating in the doorway of Resident #2's room. These deficient practices affected 4 (Residents #2, #8, #9, and #10) of 15 sampled residents reviewed for abuse. [...]
- K Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, document review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of sexual abuse perpetrated by a resident. Specifically, on 10/18/2024, when staff were unable to located Resident #7, a cognitively impaired resident who wandered in the facility, staff initiated a search and found Resident #7 in Resident #6's bathroom seated on the toilet. Resident #6, who had a history of sexually inappropriate behavior, stood in front of Resident #7 unclothed from the waist down with their genitals in their hand. Furthermore, the facility failed to investigate allegation of verbal, sexual, and physical abuse perpetrated by a resident and implement effective measures to prevent further abuse by a resident, Resident #6, who repeatedly exhibited inappropriate sexual aggressive behaviors. [...]
- K Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility Administrator, who was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility, failed to provide oversight to ensure the abuse policy was implemented when a resident, with a history of sexually inappropriate behaviors, repeatedly exhibited verbal, sexual, and physical abuse towards other residents. Specifically, on 10/18/2024, when staff were unable to located Resident #7, a cognitively impaired resident who wandered in the facility, staff initiated a search and found Resident #7 in Resident #6's bathroom seated on the toilet. Resident #6, who had a history of sexually inappropriate behavior, stood in front of Resident #7 unclothed from the waist down with their genitals in their hand. [...]
June 22, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual, the facility failed to accurately assess the weight of one of four residents, Resident (R)#2 reviewed for nutrition. This failure could lead to an unnecessary change in diet and/or supplements provided to the resident.
- D Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, family interview, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Advance Directives Policy the facility failed to ensure Code Status was correct for one of four Residents (R) #26 reviewed for Advance Directives/Code Status. Specifically, R#26's code status documentation in the resident's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) indicated the resident was full code initiate Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR.) However, documentation signed prior to admission indicated DNR (Do Not Resuscitate).
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Psychotropic Drug Use Policy, the facility failed to ensure informed consents were obtained prior to the use of a psychoactive medication for two of six Residents (R) (R#1 and R#17) reviewed for psychotropic medication administration.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, resident and staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Documentation Guidelines, the facility failed to ensure a consent for the 2022 influenza vaccination season accurately reflected the wishes of the resident for one of five residents Resident (R) #7 reviewed for influenza vaccinations. This failure had the potential for facility staff to administer influenza vaccine against the wishes of the resident.
October 14, 2021Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a sanitary manner related to grease and food on the floor, dirt buildup on the air conditioner vents, and dirt and debris on the flour bin lid. This had the potential to effect 35 residents who received an oral diet.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, the facility failed to revise the care plan interventions to address the residents weight loss or address the Registered Dietician's recommendation of an appetite stimulant to address the weight loss for one of two residents (R#20) that experienced significant weight loss.
- E Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, staff interviews, and the facility policy titled Catheter Care Insertion, Male Resident the facility failed to ensure that the urinary drainage bag was positioned lower than the level of the bladder to prevent unobstructed urine flow and tension. In addition, the facility failed to follow Physician's orders related to usage of the urinary leg bag for one resident (R) R#28) of two residents with catheters.
- E Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff interview, and review of the facility policy titled, Nutrition (Impaired)/Unplanned Weight Loss-Clinical Protocol the facility failed to ensure the Registered Dietician's (RD) recommendations were implemented for one of two residents (R#20) with weight loss within the last six months.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain upkeep for one of one facility laundry room in the facility related to missing ceiling tiles, buildup on vents, and dust buildup on a fan and in the ceiling.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interviews and review of the facility policy titled, Care Plans-Comprehensive the facility failed to develop a care plan for intended weight loss for one of 12 residents (R#15) and failed to implement a person-centered care plan for the use of a urinary catheter leg bag for one of 12 residents (R#28).
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow Physician's order for one of 12 sampled residents (R#2) who required a GI (Gastrointestinal) appointment.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interviews and review of the facility policy titled, Wound Care Guidelines revealed the facility failed to follow wound care procedure to prevent infection for one of 12 sampled residents (R#21).
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 3 on May 30, 2025, 10 on June 22, 2023.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | Fine | $45,968 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.38 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.90 | 3.10 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.99 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 58.8% | 46.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 80.0% | 44.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.15 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.57 on weekdays and 2.90 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.35 in April to June 2025 to 3.38 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.38 | 0.39 | 3.57 | 2.90 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 52 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.44 | 0.33 | 3.56 | 3.12 | 3.5% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.25 | 0.25 | 3.40 | 2.86 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.35 | 0.29 | 3.52 | 2.91 | 0.3% | 1 of 91 | 54 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Georgia, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.50 | 0.46 | 3.68 | 3.03 | 3.3% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Georgia | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.9 | 15.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.8 | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.0 | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 32.0 | 25.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.2 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: JESUP OPERATOR LLC. CMS links this home to Journey Healthcare, a group of 33 nursing homes averaging 1.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gbd LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/04/2008 |
| Barres, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2015 | |
| T and C Capital Assets, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2015 | |
| Windward Health Partners LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2015 | |
| Crino, Bryan | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Feuer, Scott | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Lindeman, Stuart | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Passero, Joseph | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Delker, Michelle | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2018 | |
| Lindeman, Stuart | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Mission Health of Georgia, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2015 | |
| Barnes, Michelle | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2018 | |
| Mane, Meagan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/23/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2025: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on June 22, 2023: "Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 30, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 18, 2024: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.90 hours per resident per day, below the Georgia average of 3.10.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Altamaha Healthcare Center Jesup, 2.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Harborview Health Systems Jesup Jesup, 3.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Coastal Manor Ludowici, 9.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Glenvue Health and Rehab Glennville, 21.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 10 citations
Georgia contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Georgia. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Georgia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-866-552-4464. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: GaMap2Care, Find a Facility, where Georgia publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 30, 2025. The Georgia average is 5.
- Has Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $45,968 in the last three years.
- Does Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Jesup Ridge of Journey LLC?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Journey Healthcare. Legal business name: JESUP OPERATOR LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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