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Journey Healthcare

36 nursing homes · 4 states · 3,735 beds

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Journey Healthcare at a glance

Nursing homes
36
States
4
Licensed beds
3,735
Average rating
1.9
Rated 4★ or better
6%

Is Journey Healthcare a good nursing home group?

Across 35 rated homes, Journey Healthcare averages 1.9★ on official inspection ratings — below the roughly 3.0★ national average. 6% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 71% sit at 1–2★. That’s below the national average, so it pays to look closely at the specific home you’re considering rather than the group as a whole.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Journey Healthcare quality vs. the national average

Across the 35 homes with an official inspection rating, Journey Healthcare averages 1.9. 6% are rated 4★ or better, and 71% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Journey Healthcare compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasureJourney HealthcareNational average
Average rating1.9★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better6%40%
Homes rated 1–2★71%41%

How Journey Healthcare’s homes are distributed

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Journey Healthcare nursing home ratings by state

Where Journey Healthcare operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
Georgia251.8★
Kentucky62.2★
West Virginia32.0★
Ohio22.0★

About Journey Healthcare

Journey Healthcare is a for-profit chain of skilled-nursing facilities identified by CMS as overseeing 34 facilities as of June 1, 2026. It spans four states—Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia—which aligns with directory data showing its affiliation with 34 nursing homes in those same states.

These homes operate under different legal forms: Limited Liability Companies (23 facilities, ~67.6%), corporations (10 facilities, ~29.4%), and individual ownership (1 facility, ~2.9%), according to NursingHomeDatabase’s analysis of CMS data as of June 1, 2026.

CMS data also captures Journey Healthcare’s performance metrics: they average a 2.0‑star overall CMS rating, with no 5‑star facilities and about 41.2% of facilities rated 1‑star. A ProPublica‑style source gives further context, reporting an average of 1.4 serious deficiencies per facility, 3.2 nurse hours per resident per day, 56.3% nurse turnover, and average fines of $27,494 per home—all worse than national averages.

In summary, Journey Healthcare is a mid‑sized regional skilled‑nursing chain with a multi‑state presence. It operates as a for‑profit entity with mixed legal ownership types. Performance data indicates areas of challenge in regulatory and staffing outcomes.

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Where Journey Healthcare operates

Journey Healthcare runs nursing homes in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Pick a state to see every Journey Healthcare home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Journey Healthcare runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Journey Healthcare

How many nursing homes does Journey Healthcare operate?
Journey Healthcare operates 36 nursing homes across 4 states with about 3,735 licensed beds in total.
What states does Journey Healthcare operate in?
Journey Healthcare runs nursing homes in Georgia, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Its largest presence is in Georgia, Kentucky, West Virginia.
Is Journey Healthcare a good nursing home group?
Across 35 rated homes, Journey Healthcare averages 1.9★ on official inspection ratings — below the roughly 3.0★ national average. 6% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 71% sit at 1–2★. That’s below the national average, so it pays to look closely at the specific home you’re considering rather than the group as a whole.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.