Murray Woods Of Journey Llc
Chatsworth, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115280) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,092
Phone: (706) 695-8313 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Murray Woods Of Journey LLC an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Murray Woods Of Journey LLC reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with only 0.18 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Murray Woods Of Journey LLC has 1 federal fine totaling $15,092.00, with 0 payment denials on record. The facility does not currently carry CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Murray Woods Of Journey LLC is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Chatsworth, Murray County, Georgia, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1981. The facility maintains 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 113.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Murray Woods holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are also low: a Health Inspection rating of 1 star, a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.27 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of only 0.18 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,092.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is currently flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
Murray Woods is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Murray Woods Of Journey LLC has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at just 0.18 per resident per day, and turnover of 18.4%. CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,092.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Murray Woods has 120 certified beds with an average daily census of 113.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Journey Healthcare chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 706-695-8313 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 706-695-8313 to arrange a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the official CMS Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115280?state=GA for the most current data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.