Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home Facility
245 Highway 19, Lumber City, GA 31549
Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Lumber City, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Lumber City area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (912) 363-2484.
Operated by Journey Healthcare, which runs 31 communities in our directory.
With 86 beds, Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Telfair County average about 61 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.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 1 star for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.3 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 50%.
The community is located in Telfair County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
-
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.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
-
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.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
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.
-
Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 86
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 50%
- Last health inspection August 2025
Resident & family reviews
No one has shared a review of Lumber City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center yet. If you or someone you love has lived here, what you saw could help another family make this decision with more confidence.