Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pine Knoll Path of Journey LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 20, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Food Safety Requirements, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen environment was maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary manner to prevent foodborne illness. These deficient practices had the potential to affect 96 of 100 residents receiving oral diets from the kitchen.Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Food Safety requirements, dated 2/1/2024, documented, It is the policy of this facility to procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory by federal, state, and local authorities. Food will also be stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814May 20, 2026

  Based on observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the outdoor garbage and refuse area was maintained in a sanitary manner. The deficient practice increased the risk of attracting and harboring pests. The facility census was 100. Findings include: Upon entry into the kitchen for initial observation tour on 05/17/2026 at 12:30pm, Food Service Manager (FSM) was on the serving line for the lunch meal, so the Administrator completed the tour on the FSM's behalf and revealed the following observations of the outside refuse and dumpster area:Cardboard boxes were overflowing from a gray colored trash receptacle without a lid. The Administrator confirmed the cardboard boxes were improperly disposed of and uncovered. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 10, 2025

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policies titled, Dating and Labeling and Food Storage - Refrigerators and Freezers, the facility failed to discard food in the walk-in refrigerator by the use by date, to label opened food items in the walk-in refrigerator and dry storage area, and to follow recipes in the preparation of puree foods. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 102 residents receiving an oral diet. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Dating and Labeling dated [DATE] and revised [DATE] stated under Policy Statement: The kitchen will ensure food safety by maintaining proper dates and labels to all goods and ready to eat food products. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Sep 30, 2021

  Based on observations, policy review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure medications were dated appropriately when opened to determine the discard date, in one of five medication carts; failed to ensure all biological's were labeled and refrigerator was locked in one of one medication rooms; and failed to discard expired biological's and medical supplies prior to expiration date in two of two medication storage rooms. The census was 95 residents. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Instructions for Preparing Non-Controlled Drugs for Return in the State of Georgia , revised August 1, 2021, indicated that Per state regulations in Georgia, when non-controlled drugs are expired, discontinued from use or the patient for whom they were ordered is no longer a… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Sep 30, 2021

  Based on observations, staff interviews, review of the facility policy titled, Covid-19 Screening Procedure and review of staff training records it was determined the facility failed to follow the protocol and procedures for screening staff and visitors upon entrance to the facility. In addition, the facility failed to provide effective infection control practices related to medication administration for two of 27 medication opportunities. The facility census was 95 Residents. Findings include: 1. […]