Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC
Carrollton, GA · 122 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 20, 2026
CMS Certification Number 115443 · first certified October 1989
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within GA
11 citations — more than 64% of the 356 certified nursing homes in GA. Compared within GA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 5 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 10 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. Facilities in GA are typically surveyed 14–20 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 532 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in GA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the GA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in GA | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 2, 2023 | 3 |
| April 10, 2025 | 3 |
| May 20, 2026 | 5 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2023-02-02 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2023-02-02 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2025-04-10 |
| K-0928 | Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled. | 1 | 2026-05-20 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2025-04-10 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 20, 2026 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
| K-0928 | Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026) |
April 10, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025) |
February 2, 2023 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.