CROSSINGS AT EAST LAKE OF JOURNEY LLC, THE

The Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, The is a long-term care facility located at 304 Fifth Avenue in Decatur, Georgia 30030, within De Kalb County. The facility operates with 103 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are composite assessments derived from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, and are intended to provide a standardized point of comparison across nursing facilities. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of state surveys that evaluate compliance with federal care and safety regulations. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, a metric that accounts for the hours of care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which addresses clinical outcomes including rates of rehospitalization, resident mobility, and management of chronic conditions. The Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, The accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information on coverage specifics are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (404) 373-6231 or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify eligibility and coverage terms. When considered against national benchmarks, this facility's overall 2-star rating indicates performance below the national average of 3.0 stars across multiple assessment categories. The health inspection and staffing components each rate below average, while the quality measure component aligns with the national average at 3 stars. These ratings are published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically to reflect new inspection findings and staffing data. Prospective residents and their families may use these figures as one component of a broader facility evaluation process.