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Families describe The Reserve at Fort Gaines as a small, close-knit skilled nursing and rehab community where staff go out of their way to communicate and support relatives through difficult transitions. Reviewers consistently praise cleanliness, compassionate care, and a standout admissions coordinator, though the physical building itself is noted as older.
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The Reserve at Fort Gaines is a senior living community in Fort Gaines, Georgia offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 62 reviews.
The Reserve at Fort Gaines is a continuing care community in Fort Gaines, Georgia, operated by Journey Care Team, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, respite care, and hospice care services.
The community provides short-term rehabilitation with physical, occupational, and speech therapy for personalized recovery support. Long-term care services are designed for individuals requiring daily medical attention and living assistance in a safe setting. Respite care enables caregivers to take a break while their loved one receives compassionate support, and hospice care focuses on comfort and dignity in end-of-life care.
Amenities include private and semi-private rooms with thoughtful comforts, convenient transportation to local doctors, appointments, activities, and destinations throughout the area, and a courtyard where residents can enjoy fresh air and connect with neighbors and loved ones.
The community is located in Fort Gaines, the county seat of Clay County on the Georgia-Alabama line along the Chattahoochee River. The surrounding area features Walter F. George Lake to the north, George T. Bagby State Park with trails and outdoor recreation, and easy access to nearby towns like Blakely, Cuthbert, Georgetown, and Eufaula, Alabama. Dothan Regional Airport is approximately 40 miles away.
Fort Gaines offers a slower pace characteristic of a close-knit Southwest Georgia community with deep historical roots shaped by river trade. The town provides natural beauty with fishing and boating opportunities, a historic hometown feel, and a calm, community-centered lifestyle.
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Help Me Choose4.9overall · 62 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (62)
Kim Farr
Mar 2022
This is a quaint, peaceful, and homelike facility. I was very impressed at the cleanliness of the facility, and how nice the staff was. Everyone, from the housekeeping staff to the administrator, showed our family compassion at a difficult time in our lives. This is a great place to bring your loved ones to receive excellent and compassionate care.
tereasa woods
Oct 2021
My Mom moved to Fort Gaines Health and Rehab a few weeks ago. This was the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. Vicky Purcell made the transition so much easier. We started the process many weeks before she was admitted. Vickey kept me informed every step of the way and always answered all of my questions. She was always so helpful and thoughtful. She made the transition so much easier and eased my anxiety over moving my Mom. Thankful for Vicky and all of the staff. I just can’t say enough for this facility. Everyone is so good to my Mom. Her therapy team is wonderful. All of the staff are so kind and caring. They always make sure my Mom has what she needs and will always take time to answer my questions. This facility deserves 5 stars plus.
Holly McGriff
Jun 2021
I can’t say enough about the Staff and help here at Fort Gaines. I got my dad admitted today but Mrs Vickie has worked diligently with me for weeks and made the progress easy. Today has been probably the hardest thing ever but they all gave me a sense of peace and I think daddy is going to adjust well. Thank you so much
Mamie Davis
Aug 2020
I am submitting this Review on the behalf of John L, Davis. The Facility is clean, and the Staff is very helpful, and Friendly. Vicky keep Us updated Daily, either by phone call or email. asking always if there is anything that can be done to make His stay better? Sometimes She makes Calls for Him to talk to Us. I think Vicky and the Nursing Facility and Staff, Deserve more than a 5 (Five) Rating.
Bernadette Govan
Feb 2020
This is an older facility. However, the staff here is awesome! They really seem to take pride in taking very good care of the residents here. The facility is kept clean and so are the residents. Whenever I go to visit my mother, she is fresh and clean. She seems to be happier. I am so thankful for Mrs. Vickie Purcell for working diligently to help me get my Mom moved here. I feel that she really went above and beyond to get things done. I also am thankful for Mrs. Tara William's. I havent had any major problems. However, when I have a concern, she gets it's taken care of. I am also thankful for the nurses and all of the staff that take care of my mother. They have been such a blessing to us and I pray that God continues to bless each and every one of them. They are so pleasant and professional.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 31 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 29, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 29, 2023
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
The Reserve at Fort Gaines offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
The Reserve at Fort Gaines is located at 101 Hartford Road, West in Fort Gaines, Georgia.
Families describe The Reserve at Fort Gaines as a small, close-knit skilled nursing and rehab community where staff go out of their way to communicate and support relatives through difficult transitions. Reviewers consistently praise cleanliness, compassionate care, and a standout admissions coordinator, though the physical building itself is noted as older.
The Reserve at Fort Gaines had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 31 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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