Journeys Crossing
Assisted Living · Virginia, VA

Journeys Crossing

Assisted Living · Virginia, VA

Overview of Journeys Crossing

Journeys Crossing is located in Elkton, Virginia, offering supportive services and personalized assistance in a comfortable and secure setting. It provides a range of activities and amenities to promote independence while ensuring that help is available when needed. Residents can enjoy delicious meals, daily activities, and a variety of social events.
Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #326 / 371Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 326th out of 371 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #176 / 449Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 449 homes in Virginia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #159 / 311Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 311 homes in Virginia. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 311. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
29 / 40
Average residents per home in Virginia 98 per day

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 26, 2025

Ownership & Operating Entity

Journeys Crossing is administrated by Brian Phelps.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call system in all bedrooms and bathrooms.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Three Meals Daily
Snacks
Home Health Care
Daily Housekeeping
Emergency Call System
Beauty Salon
24-Hour Nursing Staff
Cable Ready Rooms
Private Bathrooms
ActivitiesActivities and events are scheduled and displayed on the calendar in the great room.
Operating HoursM-F: 8am - 4pm

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree delicious meals served daily with snacks available throughout the day.

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Inspection History

In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 15 deficiencies 2 complaints 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Virginia state average
Overall vs. VA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 8 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (53% below)
• Deficiencies per year (53% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (35% below)
• Total inspections (29% below)
• Inspections with violations (33% below)
• Inspection violation rate (6% below)
• Total complaints (71% below)
• Complaints per year (71% below)
Latest Inspection July 17, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1532 This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (15 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2021. 36.4 This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (3 vs. VA avg 6.4).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 1.52.3 This facility has 35% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (1.5 vs. VA avg 2.3).↓ 35% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1014 This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (10 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 29% better
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 69 This facility has 33% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (6 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 33% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 60%64% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (60% vs. VA avg 64%).↓ 4% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 27 This facility has 71% fewer total complaints than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 0.41.4 This facility has 71% fewer complaints per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (0.4 vs. VA avg 1.4).↓ 71% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on July 17, 2025, found no deficiencies following complaint investigations that were not substantiated. Earlier inspections showed a mix of compliance and deficiencies, including issues with medication administration, documentation, staff records, and security of resident and medication records. Inspectors cited recurring themes around medication management, staff documentation, and securing resident information. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement, with the most recent inspections indicating resolution of earlier cited deficiencies.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Journeys Crossing is located in ELKTON, Virginia.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Virginia.

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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journeys Crossing

Is Journeys Crossing in a walkable area?

Journeys Crossing has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

When does Journeys Crossing's license expire?

According to VA state health department records, Journeys Crossing's license expires on November 26, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Journeys Crossing?

Journeys Crossing's occupancy is 73%.

Who is the administrator of Journeys Crossing?

Brian Phelps is the administrator of Journeys Crossing.

How many beds does Journeys Crossing have?

Journeys Crossing has 40 beds.

Has Journeys Crossing had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Journeys Crossing has had 10 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Journeys Crossing?

Yes — there are 10 photos of Journeys Crossing in the photo gallery on this page.

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