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The Woods At Sparta of Journey

60 PROVIDENCE STREET, SPARTA, GA, 31087

(706) 444-5153

71 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections1/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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60 Providence Street

Sparta, GA 31087

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

State license

LTC10701086

CMS facility ID

115397

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

The Woods At Sparta of Journey

Street address

60 PROVIDENCE STREET

City / state / ZIP

Sparta, GA 31087

Phone

(706) 444-5153

State license #

LTC10701086

About this facility — The Woods At Sparta of Journey

The Woods At Sparta of Journey is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Sparta, Georgia. It is licensed for 71 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Sparta and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited The Woods At Sparta of Journey 41 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $13,325 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Administrator

Tabitha Freeman

Regulatory standing

License status

Active

Licensed / certified since

1989-09-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

2 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$13,325 total

Last standard inspection

2025-12-11

Nurse staffing

3.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$277 per day (≈ $8,420/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

89% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 7% private/other

Occupancy

65% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

13% below the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2025-12-11Health inspection2 citations

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-02-09

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-09

2024-08-11Health inspection16 citations

F-0580

D · No harm found

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0689

G · Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0814

F · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-07

F-0940

G · Actual harm

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Corrected 2024-09-07

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (23 citations)

2023-07-27Health inspection3 citations

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-09-10

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-09-10

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-10

2025-12-11Fire-safety inspection8 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-02-27

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-02-27

K-0511

D · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2026-01-25

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2026-01-25

2024-08-11Fire-safety inspection11 citations

E-0004

D · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0311

D · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0341

F · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0374

D · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-09-07

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-09-07

2023-07-27Fire-safety inspection1 citation

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-09-10

Federal penalties

2024-08-11Fine$6,500

2024-08-11Fine$6,825

Total fines$13,325

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115397.

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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