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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
Decatur, GeorgiaMedicare inspection record
About Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
The Crossings at East Lake brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Decatur, Georgia families seeking compassionate, expert care. Our team focuses on helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and supportive rehabilitation programs.
Community at a glance
Capacity
103 residents
Location
Decatur, GA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
304 FIFTH AVENUE, Decatur, Georgia 30030
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 14, 2026, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Georgia average is 5.0).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 4 minutes with each resident a day, below the Georgia average of 3 hours 34 minutes.
Medicare fined Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the 2 times in the last three years, $12,914 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 4 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 20 minutesBelow the Georgia average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 18%Below the Georgia average |
Inspections
18 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 14, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 19, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Mar 19, 2026Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 19, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 19, 2026
August 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 1, 2025
March 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 2, 2025
January 9, 2025 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 5, 2025
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $12,914 in the last three years.
- February 20, 2024Fine: $3,798
- January 30, 2024Fine: $9,116
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- The Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 103
- Average residents per day
- 94
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- September 1, 1989
- Part of a chain
- Journey Healthcare, 33 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 115482
Location
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304 FIFTH AVENUEDecatur, GA 30030
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Questions about Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
How did Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on January 14, 2026 and cited 5 health deficiencies, 1 of them from complaint investigations. The Georgia average is 5.0.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 4 minutes with each resident per day, including 20 minutes from registered nurses. 18% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the 2 times in the last three years, totaling $12,914.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.