ElderGrade
D

47.6/100

Below average

Tybee Island Trails Of Journey Llc

26 Van Horne Street, Tybee Island, GA 31328

CMS 1/5 stars #9 of 11 in Chatham County (912) 786-4511
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
97%
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.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 69%

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

  • Weekend staffing drops 30%

    Care hours fall sharply on Saturdays and Sundays compared with weekdays.

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

25.6/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

5/30

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

  • 1.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.31 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 30% against weekdays

Staff stability

2/15

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

  • 69% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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 1.74 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.31 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 1.22 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 69.20%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

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

G Jan 30, 2026 F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Actual harm to a resident

F Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2026 F0550

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 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 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 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 30, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 28, 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

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.

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Common questions about Tybee Island Trails Of Journey Llc

What is the ElderGrade for Tybee Island Trails Of Journey Llc? +

Tybee Island Trails Of Journey Llc holds an ElderGrade of D (47.6 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 Tybee Island Trails Of Journey Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 1.74 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

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

Yes. 1 of the 25 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Tybee Island Trails Of Journey Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Tybee Island 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.