The Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC
93 Ga- 19, Lumber City, GA 31549 · (912) 363-2484
For profit - Limited Liability company · 86 certified beds
The Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 8 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 August 14, 2025 found 8 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.August 14, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.August 14, 2025 · 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.August 14, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 14, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.August 14, 2025 · F0627 · 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.August 14, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 14, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 14, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
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 | 3.23 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 86 |
| Average residents per day | 62.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- McRae Manor Nursing Home McRae Helena · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Twin Oaks Convalescent Center Alma · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion Baxley · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Gracemore Nursing and Rehab Brunswick · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sears Manor Nursing Home Brunswick · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.