Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLCCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 22 Maple Ridge Drive S.E., Cartersville, GA 30120
- CCN
- 115543
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 74
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Residents per day
- 73
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 8 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Georgia is 4. CMS lists 1 fine of $6,784 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Bartow County median | Georgia median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 3 homes in the county, 356 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Georgia median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 8 Jan 2026 | 4 | 4 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Sep 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 9 | 4 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 9 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
| 8 Jan 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2024 | Fine | $6,784 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Georgia median | Georgia average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.39 | 3.40 | 3.56 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.83 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.93 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | 2.14 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.88 | 2.90 | 3.10 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 56.3%
- Nurse staff turnover, Georgia median
- 45.9%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.0% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 51.1% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.6% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare (32 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Ox GA Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Nov 2024 | |
| 3 Bees Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 23 Jun 2025 | |
| Journey Ox GA Management LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Nov 2024 | |
| Shasam Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | 23 Jun 2025 |
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Other homes in Bartow County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville Center for Nursing and Healing | Cartersville | 2 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Townsend Park Health and Rehabilitation | Cartersville | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Georgia Department of Community Health: file a complaintThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Georgia, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC (CCN 115543). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/cartersville-crossing-of-journey-llc-cartersville-ga-115543/
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Questions
- When was Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Sep 2024.
- Who operates Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Journey Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Journey Ox GA Management LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Georgia as a Special Focus Facility and 10 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.