Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The
6698 WASHINGTON ROAD, Appling, GA 30802
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The Compares
Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Appling, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (40.1%) is above the Georgia average of 25.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.8% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the Georgia average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 40.1% — worse than the Georgia average of 25.0% (61% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The with other nursing homes in Appling.
How is Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.2% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.9% here versus 5.6% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Reserve at Appling of Journey LLC, The?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Appling
Appling sits in Columbia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 20,908 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 37.1 years
- Median household income
- $82,251
- Median home value
- $215,200
Demographics for Columbia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Appling.
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