Nursing Home in Decatur, GA · CMS Data August 2026

Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the

How Does Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the Rate?

Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the is a 103-bed for-profit nursing home in Decatur, GA. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.1 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on January 14, 2026, cited 8 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 2 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 3.1 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 8
Certified beds: 103

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

304 Fifth Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030

2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	2 of 5	Below average
Health inspections	2 of 5	Below average
Staffing	2 of 5	Below average
Quality measures	3 of 5	Average
Quality for long-stay residents	4 of 5	Above average
Quality for short-stay residents	2 of 5	Below average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	3.1 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	0.3 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	1.8 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	2.8 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	18%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	20%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
Last standard health inspection	January 14, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	8
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	4
Fines in the past 3 years	3 totaling $53,565
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	17%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.4%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	2.1%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	5.0%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	2.6%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	95%	3.6%	Higher than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	7.7%	13%	Lower than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Crossings at East Lake of Journey LLC, the
Certified beds	103
Average residents per day	94
Ownership	For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name	THE CROSSINGS AT EAST LAKE OF JOURNEY LLC
Chain or affiliated group	JOURNEY HEALTHCARE (32 homes)
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	September 1989
Councils	Resident council

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