Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC, The

The Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC is a long-term care facility located at 93 GA-19 in Lumber City, Georgia, within Telfair County. The facility operates with 86 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC received a 3-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance at the national average in that area. Its quality measure rating is also 3 stars, again reflecting an average standing nationally. The staffing rating, however, is 1 star, the lowest possible rating on the CMS scale, indicating staffing levels that fall significantly below national norms. This component contributes substantially to the facility's lower overall rating. As a dually certified facility, The Woods at Lumber City of Journey LLC 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 eligibility requirements. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the business office directly to confirm current coverage details, availability, and any applicable private-pay rates. When placed in the context of national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection and quality measure ratings are consistent with the national average of 3 stars, suggesting that in those two categories, performance is comparable to many nursing facilities across the country. The staffing rating of 1 star, however, represents a notable divergence from national norms and is a key factor in the overall 2-star designation. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review CMS's Nursing Home Care Compare database for additional detail, including specific inspection findings and staffing hours per resident per day, to inform their decision-making process.