The Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC
Nursing Home Facility
6698 Washington Road, Appling, GA 30802
The Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC is a senior care community located in Appling, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Appling area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (706) 541-0462.
Operated by Journey Healthcare, which runs 31 communities in our directory.
With 100 beds, The Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Columbia County average about 23 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 83% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Columbia County average about 2.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Columbia County average about 3.7 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 59%.
The community is located in Columbia County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at The Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC. None of them caused harm to a resident. 12 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home 5 times, a total of $19,321.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 100
- Occupancy 83%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.0
- Annual staff turnover 59%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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