All citations for Cartersville Crossing of Journey LLC

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

January 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 41 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 11, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 21, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 28, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 22, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 5, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.