Eastman Trails of Journey LLC
556 Chester Highway, Eastman, GA 31023 · (478) 374-4733
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Eastman Trails of Journey LLC has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 18, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 18, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.February 18, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 18, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 18, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 18, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 18, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.November 24, 2024 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 24, 2024 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 24, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 24, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.November 24, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 24, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 24, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.26 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.04 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 63.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Heart of Georgia Nursing Home Eastman · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Abbeville Crossing of Journey LLC Abbeville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Scott Health & Rehabilitation Adrian · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Taylor County Health and Rehabilitation Butler · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- 4ANGELS of Byromville Healthcare Center Byromville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Eastman Trails of Journey LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.