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Fort Valley Healthcare Center

Nursing Home Facility

604 Bluebird Boulevard, Fort Valley, GA 31030

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Fort Valley Healthcare Center

Fort Valley Healthcare Center is a senior care community located in Fort Valley, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Fort Valley area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (478) 825-2031.

Operated by Journey Healthcare, which runs 31 communities in our directory.

With 75 beds, Fort Valley Healthcare Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Fort Valley average about 12 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 63% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.

Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 70%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Peach County, GA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 18 problems at Fort Valley Healthcare Center. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern 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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by February 4, 2026.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Fort Valley Healthcare Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Partnership
  • Beds / units 75
  • Occupancy 63%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
  • Annual staff turnover 70%
  • Last health inspection December 2025

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