ElderGrade
C

69/100

Average

Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc

556 Chester Highway, Eastman, GA 31023

CMS 2/5 stars #2 of 2 in Dodge County (478) 374-4733
Certified beds
100
Occupancy
63%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.9 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.32 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 50% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.26 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.32 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.96 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 50.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 18, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 18, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 18, 2026 F0569

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 18, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 18, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 18, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 24, 2024 F0812 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 24, 2024 F0554 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 24, 2024 F0578 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of JOURNEY HEALTHCARE, which operates 36 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BALLER, LANCE Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
DAY, SARAH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DESMOND, ADAM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ECKHART, KRYSTAL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SELECTIS MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BURNEY, JADA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAY, SARAH Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DENNIS, TIFFANEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DESMOND, ADAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ECKHART, KRYSTAL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GUTHRIE, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HAHNER, MICHELLE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc

What is the ElderGrade for Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc? +

Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc holds an ElderGrade of C (69 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.26 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 15 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Eastman Trails Of Journey Llc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.