Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC
178 West Campbellton Street, Fairburn, GA 30213 · (770) 964-1320
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 12, 2026 found 9 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 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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 12, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 12, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 12, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 12, 2026 · F0690 · 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 12, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.February 12, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 24 citations.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.February 12, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 12, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 12, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.February 12, 2026 · F0690 · 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 12, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.February 12, 2026 · F0727 · 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.February 12, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 12, 2026 · F0880 · 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.June 19, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.June 19, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 19, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.August 5, 2024 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.August 5, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 5, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesAugust 5, 2024 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.August 5, 2024 · F0661 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 5, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 5, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.August 5, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.August 5, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 5, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.August 5, 2024 · F0809 · 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.August 5, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 5, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
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 | 2.94 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.22 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.78 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.7% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 110.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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