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Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The

6698 Washington Road, Appling, GA 30802

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Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The is a nursing home in Appling, Georgia. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.6 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was LAKE CROSSING HEALTH CENTER PAC LLC.

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  4. Health inspection on August 28, 2025

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 12, 2025.

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  5. Fire safety inspection on August 28, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.

    • Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.

    • Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.

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  6. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  7. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 8, 2024 from $3,764 to $3,798.

  8. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 11, 2023 from $7,342 to $7,410.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from January 2, 2024 from $3,147 to $3,176.

  9. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 30, 2023 from $3,145 to $3,174.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 20, 2023 from $1,748 to $1,764.

  10. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. Health inspection on April 7, 2024

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0582. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on April 7, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.8 to 2.2 hours per resident per day.

  15. January 8, 2024

    Fine

    CMS fine of $3,798 on January 8, 2024.

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  16. January 2, 2024

    Fine

    CMS fine of $3,176 on January 2, 2024.

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  17. December 11, 2023

    Fine

    CMS fine of $7,409 on December 11, 2023.

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  18. November 20, 2023

    Fine

    CMS fine of $1,764 on November 20, 2023.

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  19. October 30, 2023

    Fine

    CMS fine of $3,174 on October 30, 2023.

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  20. Health inspection on May 13, 2022

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0570. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on May 13, 2022

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0004. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(706) 541-0462
Last standard health inspection
August 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
100
Residents per day, on average
86.4
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
The Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC
Chain
Journey Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Georgia average (25 vs 17).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • SHASAM FAMILY TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • SHASAM HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • MCGUINNESS, BERNARDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • JOURNEY OX GA MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • BILBO, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • CONRAD, CAMERONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • HAMPTON, BELINDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • HUBBARD, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • JOHNSON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • KEEN, TINNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • KUMP, DONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • MCGUINNESS, BERNARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • NEAL, WAYNEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • OMARA, JODYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • PEACOCK, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • RABUN, CRYSTALOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • ROLLINS, KATHERINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/09/2026
  • SILLINGS, NIKKIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • STRONG, SCOTTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • TRAMMELL, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • WASHINGTON, IVORYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • WILLIAMSON, BRANTLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026
  • WILSON, CHRISTINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/01/2026

Questions

When was Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The last inspected?

CMS lists August 28, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The have?

CMS lists 25 health citations since May 13, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The been fined?

CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $19,321 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.