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Lake Crossing Health Center Pac LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

6698 Washington Road, Appling, GA 30802100 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 5.0)
  • High staff turnover (57%)
  • High RN turnover (60%)

Bottom 25% in GA · Critically understaffed (RN) · $19,321 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the physical therapy department is frequently cited as a strength, the recurring reports of poor clinical communication and failure to notify families during medical emergencies are critical red flags. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend asking for a written policy on family notification protocols and verifying current staffing ratios for RNs.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Lake Crossing Health Center receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting significant concerns regarding clinical communication, patient safety, and staff responsiveness. While some families praise the physical therapy department and individual staff kindness, others report serious issues including missing personal belongings, lack of notification during medical emergencies, and poor coordination of care.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

  • High-quality physical therapy department
  • Kind and attentive CNA staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment

Concerns

  • Severe lack of communication regarding patient health status and emergencies (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and poor clinical management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Missing personal belongings and property (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 27 analyzed

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13
4
1
3
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2
4
1
9

How They Respond to Reviews

5%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what is the specific process for ensuring residents receive timely assistance when they press their call lights?
  • 2I noticed some families have expressed difficulty staying informed about their loved one's health status; what is your standard protocol for communicating updates or changes in condition to family members?
  • 3Since the physical therapy department is highly regarded here, how do you integrate those services into the daily routine for residents who are working on mobility?
  • 4What security measures or inventory systems do you have in place to ensure that a resident's personal belongings and property remain safe and accounted for?
  • 5With the current clinical management structure, how do you ensure that medication administration is handled accurately and consistently for every resident?
  • 6What kind of daily social or recreational activities are available to keep residents engaged and active within the facility?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

It’s VERY CONCERNING the lack of communication between whoever is responsible for clinical treatment. We are about to start looking for a different place because this is detrimental to her recovery and dangerous.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★☆☆☆

Their lack of communication and clarity has, and is currently having, a direct impact on my mother and her rehab & recovery. It’s also placing her health at risk.

Rehab patient's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

Aka.. torcher dungeon. Way under staffed with Rn. CNA are very pleasant but upper management carry to many titles and will try to bully you.

Long-term resident's family · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.20hrs
26%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.55hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.9%
US
14.4%
GA
15.7%
Columbia
11.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.8%
US
15.3%
GA
16.6%
Columbia
12.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.0%
US
15.5%
GA
20.1%
Columbia
14.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.4%
Better than Avg
Here
8.4%
US
19.4%
GA
16.0%
Columbia
17.0%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
5.3%
GA
5.7%
Columbia
5.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.1%
US
12.1%
GA
10.6%
Columbia
5.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility66.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
66.1%
US
79.8%
GA
78.4%
Columbia
84.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.7%
US
81.8%
GA
80.4%
Columbia
86.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.9%
US
1.6%
GA
2.4%
Columbia
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
5penalties
Above state avg (6.1)
12 complaint-triggered
$19,321 in fines

Lake Crossing Health Center has concerning patterns with 35 deficiencies across three surveys, including 12 complaint-triggered issues where families filed reports about poor care. The facility repeatedly struggles with resident rights violations, care planning, and infection control across all surveys from 2022 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of similar problems suggests ongoing quality challenges families should carefully consider.

Aug 28, 2025Routine
13
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure 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.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0911Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Aug 28, 2025Complaint
1
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Apr 7, 2024Complaint
11
0851Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0582Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Apr 7, 2024Routine
4
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

May 13, 2022Routine
6
0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0004Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0570Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 8, 2024

$3,798

Fine

Jan 2, 2024

$3,176

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$7,409

Fine

Nov 20, 2023

$1,764

Fine

Oct 30, 2023

$3,174

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lake Crossing Health Center Pac LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Journey Healthcare

Chain Size

34 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Lake Crossing Holdco

Owner · Organization

100%

Bsd County Irrevocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

25%

Bsd Overland Irrevocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

25%

Ga Lake Crossing Noble Parentco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

25%

Va Sunshine LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

25%

Key personnel

Oberlander, ZalmenOfficer / DirectorSilberstein, AriOfficer / DirectorCare Network Ga LLCManagerOberlander, ZalmenManagerSilberstein, AriManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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