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Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC
156 Pine Knoll Drive, Carrollton, GA 30117
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 122 beds, Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC serves Carrollton in Carroll County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 1, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 100.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Carroll Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 29 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.2 | 23.8 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 100.0% | 100.0% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 May 2026, 10 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: D ×7 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2025 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 100.0%, RNs 100.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.1% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.5% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Carroll County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Carrollton | Carrollton | 42 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 23.8 | — | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Carrollton Crossing of Journey LLCabuse icon | Carrollton | 159 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 18.2 | $4K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Carrollton Manor, Incorporatedabuse icon | Carrollton | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 38.0 | — | 25 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Carroll County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.