Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The
60 Providence Street, Sparta, GA 31087
Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The is a nursing home in Sparta, 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
- CMS overall star rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since July 27, 202321 (Georgia average 17)
- Fines in the past three years2, $13,325 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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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.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Providence of Sparta Health and Rehab.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on December 11, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard 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 February 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0645 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2025
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for E0004 2 times since 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 February 27, 2026.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2026.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 3 times since 2023.
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 January 25, 2026.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 25, 2026.
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 January 25, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 11, 2024 from $13,325 to $6,500.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on August 11, 2024.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 11, 2024 from $20,500 to $13,325.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 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 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.0 to 2.0 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on August 11, 2024
16 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
22 of 356 Georgia homes (6%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $6,500 on August 11, 2024.
CMS fine of $6,825 on August 11, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0940. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 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 September 7, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2023.
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 September 7, 2024.
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 September 7, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on August 11, 2024
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
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 September 7, 2024.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
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 September 7, 2024.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on July 27, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard 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 September 10, 2023.
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 September 10, 2023.
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 September 10, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 27, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 10, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (706) 444-5153
- Last standard health inspection
- December 11, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 71
- Residents per day, on average
- 47.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC
- Chain
- Journey Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Georgia average (21 vs 17).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GSEW HOLDCO LLCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- 3 BEES HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- AJOJ HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- BEES FAMILY IRREVOCABLE TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- BLUE OCEAN TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
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- JOURNEY OX GA HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- SHASAM FAMILY TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- SHASAM HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- MCGUINNESS, BERNARDIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- JOURNEY OX GA MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- BILBO, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- CONRAD, CAMERONOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- CRUZ, SANDRAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- JOHNSON, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- JONES, ANTONIOOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- KANAGALA, VAMSIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- MARSHALL, PERRIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- MAYWEATHER, TAWANDAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- MCGUINNESS, BERNARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- OMARA, JODYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- RANSOM, DENISEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- SHAW, DESTINYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- SHEPHERD, ALEXOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- SILLINGS, NIKKIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
- TRAMMELL, MATTHEWOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2026
Questions
When was Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The last inspected?
CMS lists December 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The have?
CMS lists 21 health citations since July 27, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $13,325 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.