Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC

156 Pine Knoll Drive · Carrollton, GA · 30117 · 7708328243

122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cypress Skilled Nursing

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

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Red flags

100% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 76
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 44
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 66
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.013.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.75≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year100%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 19, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    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.

    Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    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.

    Corrected March 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 17, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected November 19, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected November 19, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected November 19, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F September 30, 2021

    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.

    Corrected November 19, 2021 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F September 30, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 19, 2021 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115443 · certified since October 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.