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211 Mathis Avenue Twin City, GA 30471 · Emanuel County

(478) 763-2141

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 110 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 115540 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Twin City Trails of Journey a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Twin City Trails of Journey as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Georgia average of 2.7. Inspectors issued 13 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 4 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 2.82 hours per resident per day at Twin City Trails of Journey, below the Georgia median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.49 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.39 hours, 15% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 69.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Georgia median 45.8%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.

Nursing care per resident per day 2.82 hours
Below the Georgia median of 3.47 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.49 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.39 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 69.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 85.7% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds110
Residents per day 92 About 83% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 1993
Part of a chainJourney Healthcare
Legal business nameTWIN VIEW OPERATOR LLC

Paying for care at Twin City Trails of Journey: Medicare and Medicaid

Twin City Trails of Journey is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Georgia's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on December 10, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 13 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 13 citations at Twin City Trails of Journey across 3 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 13 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (4) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, June 21, 2024). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 16, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2026)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2026)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 8, 2026)

June 21, 2024 · 6 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

FMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

October 13, 2022 · 4 citations

FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2022)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2022)

FKeep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2022)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 25, 2022)

Questions to ask on a tour of Twin City Trails of Journey

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 16, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  3. Weekend staffing is 15% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  4. Nursing staff turnover was 69.4% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 4/5 1/5 3/5
August 2026 3/5 4/5 1/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Twin City Trails of Journey

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 10.9 mi
    Emanuel Medical Center Swainsboro
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 49m for patients treated and sent home
  • 13.4 mi
    Candler County Hospital Metter
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 50m for patients treated and sent home
  • 20.1 mi
    Jenkins County Medical Center Millen
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 1h 38m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Pruitthealth - Swainsboro Swainsboro · 10.5 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 103 beds · Medicaid
Emanuel County Nursing Home Swainsboro · 10.8 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 1/5 49 beds · Medicaid
Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Metter · 13.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 89 beds · Medicaid
Pleasant View Nursing Center Metter · 14.1 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 1/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Orchard Health and Rehabilitation Pulaski · 17.7 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 89 beds · Medicaid

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