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Calhoun Crossing of Journey LLC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1387 Highway 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1387 Highway 41 North
Calhoun, GA 30701
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The Essentials
Across 3 inspections from March 2023 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 34 findings at Calhoun Crossing of Journey LLC; 34 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 7 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
17 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $69,934 imposed August 28, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 28, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
16 findings
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $7,409 imposed December 11, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 16, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $3,176 imposed January 2, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 16, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $3,798 imposed January 8, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 16, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $13,674 imposed January 22, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 16, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $4,938 imposed February 12, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 16, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $4,938 imposed February 20, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of March 16, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F623 in March 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers notice to the resident, their representative and the ombudsman before a transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F644 in March 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers whether assessments are coordinated with the state’s pre-admission screening for mental illness and intellectual disability (PASARR), and referrals made. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F658 in March 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F865 in March 2023 and August 2024. The agency describes it this way: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F880 in March 2023 and August 2024. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
When do you transfer or discharge a resident, and how much notice do families get?
Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do you arrange services for residents with a mental illness or an intellectual disability?
Coordinating Mental Health Screening: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F865 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F865: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $69,934 civil money penalty was imposed August 28, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds seven enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Mar 16, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Aug 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
Inspection Mar 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 115340
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Oct 31, 2026
Record windowMarch 16, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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