PruittHealth - Lithonia, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at PruittHealth - Lithonia, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interview, record review and review of the facility's policies titled, Foodborne Illness and Labeling, Dating, and Storage facility failed to adequately uphold food safety practices, which could lead to potential foodborne illnesses. Opened food products in the walk-in refrigerator were not appropriately labeled, dated, and discarded. The deficient practices had the potential to place 135 residents who received an oral diet from the kitchen at risk of contracting a foodborne illness. Findings Include:Review of facility's policy titled, Foodborne Illnesses reviewed dated 01/8/2021, revealed in Procedure 2. Foods will be used before the expiration date, use by date, and sell by date, indicated on the food item. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Mar 19, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Waste Disposal: Dietary Services, the facility failed to ensure the outdoor garbage and refuse area was free of litter by being maintained in a sanitary manner. Findings include:Review of the facility policy titled Waste Disposal: Dietary Services reviewed dated 10/20/2025 revealed under Procedure: 6. Dumpster lids, doors, and plugs should be kept closed at all times. 7. Dumpster and surrounding areas should be kept clean and free of debris. During the initial observation of the dumpster on 03/18/2026 at 11:58 AM the Dietary Manager (DM)PP confirmed the presence of two dumpsters. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 12, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and review of the policy titled Food Temperatures the facility failed to ensure that the temperature for cold food (orange juice) was maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees ( ) Fahrenheit (F) or less; This deficient practice had the potential to promote the growth of pathogens that cause foodborne illness. This had the potential to effect 134 of the 141 residents receiving an oral diet.Findings include: Review of the policy titled Food Temperatures revised date of 10/21/2025. Policy: It is the policy of __ that the Dietary Manager or designee be responsible for ensuring that all food has reached and continues to maintain proper temperature prior to tray assembly. Procedure: 2. All potentially hazardous cold foods must be held at 41 degrees or less. 12. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 5, 2024

  Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility's policies titled, Skilled Nursing Services Storage Areas and Skilled Nursing Services Cleaning and Sanitizing, the facility failed to ensure opened food items in the dry storage and the walk-in refrigerator area were securely wrapped, labeled, dated, and discarded by the expiration date. In addition, the facility failed to maintain sanitary cleanliness of the ice maker and prevent wet nesting by ensuring clean pots, pans and baking trays were properly stacked and stored to dry. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF585Apr 3, 2024

  Based on interviews, record review and review of the facility's policies Skilled Nursing Services Grievance/Concern Guidelines for Patients and Missing Items, the facility failed to appropriately resolve grievances and provide a reasonable expected time frame for completing the review of the grievances related to lost personal items for three of 13 sampled residents (R) (R1, R2, and R8). Findings include: Review of facility's policy titled, Skilled Nursing Services Grievance/Concern Guidelines for Patients dated 12/29/2023, under the Policy Statement revealed, It is also the intent of the center to support each patient's right to voice concerns and to assure that after receiving a concern/grievance, we will actively seek a resolution and keep the patient (or representative) apprised of… […]