Woods At Sparta Of Journey Llc, The
Sparta, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115397) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $13,325
Phone: (706) 444-5153 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Woods At Sparta Of Journey Llc has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
The Woods At Sparta Of Journey Llc reports total nurse staffing of about 3.00 hours per resident per day, including approximately 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 51.5%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $13,325.00 for The Woods At Sparta Of Journey Llc, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
The Woods At Sparta Of Journey Llc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Sparta, Hancock County, Georgia. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1989 and holds 71 certified beds, with an average of 40.2 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are also low: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.00, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.31. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows 2 federal fines totaling $13,325.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.00 hours per resident per day, with RN hours around 0.31 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 51.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $13,325.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 71 certified beds and an average of 40.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure (QM), and staffing dimensions; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 706-444-5153 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 706-444-5153 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115397?state=GA.
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.