Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The

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How Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The Compares

Woods at Sparta of Journey LLC, The is a 71-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sparta, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.6%) is above the Georgia average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 71 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sparta, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Georgia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 42.3% — worse than the Georgia average of 20.1% (110% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 7.6% — worse than the Georgia average of 3.2% (140% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Georgia average of 5.9%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Sparta

Sparta sits in Hancock County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

1,947 (22.9%)

Median age

47.6 years

Median household income

$32,914

Median home value

$80,400

Demographics for Hancock County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sparta.

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