ElderGrade
D

52.8/100

Below average

Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc

4608 Lawrenceville Highway, Tucker, GA 30084

CMS 1/5 stars #15 of 18 in De Kalb County (770) 491-9444
Certified beds
144
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $47,466 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 60%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

25.8/30

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

  • -4.2 for 29 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

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

  • 2.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.27 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 60% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

5/10

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

  • $47,466 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 2.77 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.27 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.36 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 60.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 42 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 30, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Jan 30, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 30, 2026 F0921 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0759 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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
BARNES, MICHELLE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
LINDEMAN, STUART Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
YOAKUM, JAMIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GBD LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MISSION HEALTH OF GEORGIA, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
YOAKUM, JAMIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GBD LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MEADOWBROOK OPERATOR LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PASSERO, JOSEPH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BARRES, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
T AND C CAPITAL ASSETS, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
WINDWARD HEALTH PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc

What is the ElderGrade for Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc? +

Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc holds an ElderGrade of D (52.8 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 2.77 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 42 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Tucker Park Crossing Of Journey Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tucker Park Crossing 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.