Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Columbus, GA
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Columbus, GA
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC 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 #340 / 672Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 340th out of 672 homes in Georgia. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #641 / 670Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 641st out of 670 homes in Georgia. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Georgia facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #599 / 873Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 599th out of 873 homes in Georgia. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Georgia facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Georgia that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
[email protected]
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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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.
What is the best email address for Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
The team at Making a Joyful Journey, LLC can be reached at [email protected].
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 35 photos of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
Making a Joyful Journey, LLC is located at 3623 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909.
What is the phone number of Making a Joyful Journey, LLC?
(706) 507-7891 will put you in contact with the team at Making a Joyful Journey, LLC.
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