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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the

304 Fifth Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the, a 103-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Decatur, GA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #230 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#230 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
3.07
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
29
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the, a 103-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Decatur, GA, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #230 of 355 rated homes in GA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#230 of 355
In-state rank among rated GA homes
3.07
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
29
Inspection findings · 3 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 356 GA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
115482
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
103
Residents
94
In Hospital
No
County
De Kalb
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 3.07 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.34 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.94
CNA Hours
1.80
Total Nursing Hours
3.07 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
18.0%
RN Turnover
20.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the ranks #230 of 355 rated nursing homes in GA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the operates 103 certified beds in Decatur, GA with approximately 94 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 2★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 29 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 3 penalties totaling $54K levied against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.07 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.34 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 18.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (29 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jan 14, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 20, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 7, 2025 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0761

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 drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 9, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 5, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Oct 4, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 28, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 94.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 7.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $54K

Date Type Amount
Feb 20, 2024 Fine $4K
Jan 30, 2024 Fine $9K
Oct 4, 2023 Fine $41K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The GA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View GA registry
  • Peer homes near 103 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in GA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the?
Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the rank among nursing homes in GA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the ranks 230th among 355 rated nursing homes in GA (#230 of 355). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the?
Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the reports 3.07 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.34 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 18.0%.
How many beds does Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the have?
Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the has 103 certified beds with approximately 94 residents. The facility is located at 304 Fifth Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030.
Does Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the has 29 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the has received 3 penalties totaling $54K.
Who owns Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the?
Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the was on Jan 14, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the?
Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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