Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Making a Joyful Journey is a 40-bed adult day center located at 3623 Weems Road in Columbus, Georgia. Managed by Richard Averett since receiving its formal license in May 2025, the facility provides nursing care and daytime supervision for participants from infancy through adulthood. The property features a Walk Score of 23, meaning the location requires a vehicle for off-site tasks and sits 6.1 miles from the city center. Standard operating hours run from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
State administrative logs from the Georgia Department of Community Health document four distinct regulatory entries between July 2020 and May 2025. These records include historical reviews from 2020 and 2021, followed by a recent survey on May 20, 2025, which corresponds with the program’s modern licensing timeline. While the directory indexes indicate a baseline citations-per-inspection rate of zero for these dates, the public summary text lacks direct visibility regarding specific compliance findings or the exact scope of these state evaluations.
Daily services focus on day-use nursing assistance, personal care coordination, and structured social interactions within a mid-sized group setting. No state administrative fines, civil penalties, or operational sanctions are on record against the business. Because the current license has been active for only about a year, the public file presents an introductory operational baseline rather than an established multi-year track record.
Prospective residents or their sponsors needing daytime nursing supervision should request full copies of the May 2025 state licensing survey directly from the director. This program layout is optimal for individuals who reside at home but require a structured daytime environment with regular medical oversight.
80-bed community Rank #332 / 661Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 332nd out of 661 homes we track in Georgia for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Georgia facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation Rank #644 / 671Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 644th out of 671 homes we track in Georgia for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #596 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 596th out of 838 homes we track in Georgia for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Georgia that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Day Center
IssuanceMay 7, 2025
CountyMuscogee
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC is administered by Richard Averett.
Email
richardaverett@gmail.com
Minimum Age6 weeks
Touring HoursMo 06:30-18:30, Tu 06:30-18:30, We 06:30-18:30, Th 06:30-18:30, Fr 06:30-18:30, ,
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
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6.1 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the GA Dept. of Community Health (DCH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| The Gardens at Calvary Alc | AL MC | Columbus | 100
Facility
100
GA AVG
87
Rank
#190 / 661 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
41
Rank
#596 / 838 | - | 25
Facility
25
GA AVG
14
Rank
#116 / 671 | Ms. Laurie Smith | 11 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#231 / 480 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#187 / 480 |
| Oaks at Grove Park | AL MC RC | Columbus | 90
Facility
90
GA AVG
87
Rank
#271 / 661 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
GA AVG
41
Rank
#445 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 7
Facility
7
GA AVG
14
Rank
#398 / 671 | Ms. Christina Vogler | 7 | 4
Facility
4
GA AVG
21
Rank
#185 / 480 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#220 / 480 |
| Making a Joyful Journey, LLC | AL | Columbus | 80
Facility
80
GA AVG
87
Rank
#332 / 661 | No |
23
Facility
23
GA AVG
41
Rank
#596 / 838 | - | 1
Facility
1
GA AVG
14
Rank
#644 / 671 | Richard Averett | - | - | - |
| Spring Harbor | AL IL MC NH SNF | Columbus | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#446 / 661 | Yes |
3
Facility
3
GA AVG
41
Rank
#807 / 838 | 1 Bed | 20
Facility
20
GA AVG
14
Rank
#149 / 671 | Michael D. Campbell | 14 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
21
Rank
#155 / 480 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#110 / 480 |
| Oaks at Maple Ridge | AL RC | Columbus | 50
Facility
50
GA AVG
87
Rank
#485 / 661 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
GA AVG
41
Rank
#508 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 9
Facility
9
GA AVG
14
Rank
#290 / 671 | Stephanie Oswald | 11 | 6
Facility
6
GA AVG
21
Rank
#231 / 480 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
GA AVG
1.2
Rank
#187 / 480 |
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Making a Joyful Journey, LLC is located in COLUMBUS, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Is Making a Joyful Journey, LLC in a walkable area?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Making a Joyful Journey, LLC been in business?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
No, Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
The team at Making a Joyful Journey, LLC can be reached at richardaverett@gmail.com.
Who is the administrator of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
Richard Averett is the administrator of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC.
How many beds does Making a Joyful Journey, LLC have?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC has 80 beds.
Are there photos of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC in the photo gallery on this page.
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