Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The
Appling, Georgia · CCN 115424
10 surveys since 2009, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 51
- Surveys
- 10
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 100
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- JOURNEY HEALTHCARE
- County
- Columbia
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 1
- Quality measures
- 1
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 96 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Georgia.
Last survey on record
Aug 28, 2025
438 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 2.98 | 3.35 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.24 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 58.5% | 46.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $19,321 across 5 penalties
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1560.0% | E520.0% | F416.0% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C14.0% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5502×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F5842×
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.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F5531×
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- F5581×
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 28, 2025
Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility's policy titled Ice Machines and Portable Ice Carts, the facility failed to ensure the dietary ice machine was free from buildup. This deficient practice had the potential to place the 76 residents receiving nutrition or hydration from the kitchen at risk of foodborne illness. Findings include: Review of facility policy titled Ice Machines and Portable Ice Carts, revised April 2025, revealed the Policy section stated, It is the policy of this facility to ensure that ice machine machines/carts are working in proper order, cleaned, and maintained as per Federal, State, local or facility guidance, according to manufacturer's instructions and current standards of practice. The Compliance Guidelines section included, 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 28, 2025
Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policies titled Hand Hygiene and Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), the facility failed to ensure nursing staff performed hand hygiene and used personal protective equipment (PPE) while administering medications via gastrostomy tube (G-Tube [a tube surgically inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach to provide nutrition and medication]), while suctioning the tracheostomy (a surgically created hole in the trachea to provide an airway and facilitate breathing), and during perineal care for one of 18 residents (R) (R23) on EBP. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF582Apr 7, 2024
Based on record review, staff interviews, and review of the policy titled Advanced Beneficiary Notices, the facility failed to provide a Notice of Medicare Noncoverage (NOMNC) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) form 10123 and Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) CMS form 10055 for three of three residents (R) (R340, R341, R342) who were reviewed after being discharged from Medicare Part A Services. Findings: Review of the policy titled Advanced Beneficiary Notices dated 12/1/2022 revealed the policy of the facility is to provide notices regarding Medicare eligibility and Coverage. Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: number 5. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Apr 7, 2024
Based on record review, staff interviews, and review of the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) [NAME] Report for the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2024, the facility failed to accurately report direct care staffing data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). The facility census was 89 residents. Findings include: Review of the PBJ [NAME] Report for October 1 through December 31, indicated as Q1, documented the following triggered metrics: One-Star Staffing Rating Excessively Low Weekend Staffing Failed to have Licensed Nursing Coverage 24 Hours/Day for 10/10/2023, 11/21/2023, 12/5/2023, 12/6/2023, 12/23/2023, and 12/26/2023 Interview on 4/7/2024 at 9:50 am, the Administrator revealed the Director of Finance submits the staffing data that is retrieved from the time clock system. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Aug 28, 2025
Based on observation, staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility policies titled Medication Storage and Medication Administration Policy, the facility failed to ensure that medications, biologicals, and supplies were stored following manufacturers' recommendations, or those of the suppliers, in one of four medication carts and two of two medication rooms. This deficient practice has the potential to place residents at risk of receiving medications or biologicals with altered effectiveness. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 51 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 28, 2025Standard and complaint9 findings
- Apr 7, 2024Standard and complaint11 findings
- May 13, 2022Standard5 findings
- Feb 28, 2019Standard5 findings
- Feb 8, 2018Standard1 finding
- May 21, 2015Standard3 findings
- Jun 5, 2014Standard7 findings
- May 21, 2014Complaint2 findings
Show the 2 earlier surveys
- Aug 16, 2012—2 findings
- Oct 21, 2009—6 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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