Stone Mountain Run of Journey LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Stone Mountain Run of Journey LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 7, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, and review of the facility policy titled, Food Safety Requirements, the facility failed to maintain the cleanliness of the facility minimizing the risk of food-borne illness and to promote safe food handling practices. The deficient practice had the potential to place 27 of 27 residents who received an oral diet at risk of foodborne illness.Findings Include:Review of the facility policy titled Food Safety Requirements revealed under Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: .7. Staff shall adhere to safe hygiene practices to prevent contamination of foods from hands or physical objects. 8. Additional strategies to prevent foodborne illness include, but are not limited to: . e. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 9, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, and policy titled Maintaining a Sanitary Tray Line, the facility failed to ensure a dietary staff member's hair was covered during tray line food preparation and handling to prevent hair contaminations with food. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 138 of 141 residents receiving meals. Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Maintaining a Sanitary Tray Line dated December 1, 2021, revealed during tray assembly, staff shall: Wear hair restraints (bonnets, caps, nets) to cover hair when preparing or handling food. During a kitchen tour on 3/6/22 between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Cook AA was observed with his hair uncovered while serving meals on the tray line. Interview on 3/9/22 at 12:30 p.m. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Jul 16, 2021

  Based on observation, interview, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to maintain the dishmachine at the appropriate temperature to maintain safe and operating conditions. For one day of the survey the wash cycle was not reaching 120 degrees Fahrenheit as specified by the manufacturer. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents eating meals out of the kitchen. Census on the first day was 131. Findings: On 7/13/21 at 10:00 a.m., during the initial tour of the kitchen, it was observed that the dish machine wash cycle was 100 degrees Fahrenheit. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584May 7, 2026

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure that it was maintained in a safe, clean and comfortable home-like environment were clean and free from dusty grayish build up including on packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) in air conditioner (AC) units on six of six halls (100 Hall, 200 Hall, 300 Hall, 400 Hall, 500 Hall and 600 Hall) in 18 resident rooms (Rooms 201,208, 221, 316, 401, 405, 407, 411, 413, 507, 508, 511, 512, 602, 606, 611, 701, and 713), The deficient practice had the potential to cause respiratory issues for residents residing in the affected rooms Findings include:A review of facility documentation titled Direct Supply TELS (building management platform) dated 02/28/2026 revealed Instructions on HVAC (PTAC), due 05/31/2026: Clean air… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Sep 16, 2022

  Based on observation, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program was in place, so the facility was free of pests in two of 10 sampled resident rooms (Rooms 307, 508). Findings include: Review of the undated policy, Pest Control Program, revealed the policy of this facility is to maintain an effective pest control program that eradicates and contains common household pests and rodents . Policy Explanation and Compliance Guidelines: 1. Facility will maintain a written agreement with a qualified outside pest service to provide comprehensive pest control services on a regular and scheduled basis. 2. […]