Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC, The

The Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC is a long-term care facility located at 101 Hartford Road, West, in Fort Gaines, Georgia (ZIP 39851), within Clay County. The facility operates 60 certified beds and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 2 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. The Reserve at Fort Gaines received a 2-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance below the national norm in that category. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels that are below average compared to other certified nursing facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating, which assesses clinical outcomes such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and functional decline, received a 4-star rating, placing that component above the national average. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, The Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking to verify current coverage policies or confirm accepted payment methods are advised to contact the facility directly at (229) 768-2521. When considered alongside national benchmarks, The Reserve at Fort Gaines of Journey LLC presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating and its individual ratings in health inspections and staffing are below the national average of 3.0 stars. However, the 4-star quality measure rating indicates that on certain clinical outcome measures, the facility performs at a level above the national norm. This combination of ratings may be relevant to families and care coordinators reviewing options in the Fort Gaines area, particularly in Clay County, where facility choices may be limited by the rural nature of the region. As with any CMS-rated facility, ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected during the most recent reporting cycles.