FAIRBURN HEIGHTS OF JOURNEY LLC

Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC is a long-term care facility located at 178 West Campbellton Street in Fairburn, Georgia (ZIP 30213), within Fulton County. The facility operates with 120 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 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC received a 1-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspection surveys compared to national norms. The staffing rating is also 1 star, reflecting staffing levels that fall below national benchmarks for nursing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating stands at 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident outcomes tracked by CMS. With respect to payment options, Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC holds dual certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This means the facility is eligible to bill Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays, such as those following a qualifying hospital admission, and may accept Medicaid for longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (770) 964-1320 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance or payment arrangements. When compared to national averages, Fairburn Heights of Journey LLC presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 1-star rating and low scores in health inspections and staffing place it below the national benchmark in two of three component domains. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is the one area where the facility aligns with national norms. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, making this facility's overall rating notably lower than that benchmark. CMS updates these ratings periodically, and the data reflected here is drawn from the most recent available CMS Nursing Home Care Compare information. Individuals researching care options are encouraged to review inspection reports and staffing data in detail through CMS resources to gain a complete understanding of the facility's performance history.