nursing home in Lumber City, GA
Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the
93 Ga- 19, Lumber City, GA 31549 · (912) 363-2484
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the at a glance
Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the is a 86-bed for-profit nursing home in Lumber City, Georgia (Telfair County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 14, 2025) found 8 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 86
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Journey Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Telfair County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115404
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.23 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.35 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.92 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.01 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 46% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 71.4% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 33 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 86 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 62 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 72.6% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 7.9% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 23% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.3% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.4% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.8% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 36.8% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.7% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.4% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 76.5% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 53.1% | 80.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0627 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| August 14, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2025 |
| March 31, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORRISTER, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2022 |
| LEMCKE, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2022 |
| FORRISTER, KAREN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2022 |
| PEACH HEALTH GROUP LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2022 |
| LOWE, ANJUAN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/07/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the's rating?
Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Journey Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the and how do I contact it?
Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, the is at 93 Ga- 19, Lumber City, GA 31549. Phone: (912) 363-2484.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.