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Pine Knoll Path of Journey

156 PINE KNOLL DRIVE, CARROLLTON, GA, 30117
(770) 832-8243
www.pineknollnursingandrehabilitation.com
122 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections1/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
122
State license
LTC10221133
CMS facility ID
115443
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Pine Knoll Path of Journey
Street address
156 PINE KNOLL DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone
(770) 832-8243
Website
www.pineknollnursingandrehabilitation.com
State license #
LTC10221133

About this facility — Pine Knoll Path of Journey

Pine Knoll Path of Journey is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Carrollton, Georgia. It is licensed for 122 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Georgia (100 beds).

It is one of 15 senior care facilities in Carrollton and 356 skilled nursing facilities across Georgia. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Pine Knoll Path of Journey 21 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Melissa Murphy

Regulatory standing

License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1989-10-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-05-20
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$410 per day (≈ $12,460/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
79% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
89% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
29% above the GA median of $318/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
122
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-20Health inspection4 citations
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2026-06-30
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-06-30
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-06-30
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2026-06-30
2025-04-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-23
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (16 citations)
2023-10-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-11-19
2023-02-02Health inspection4 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-17
F-0584
D · No harm found
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 2023-03-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2023-03-17
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-17
2026-05-20Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-06-30
K-0928
D · No harm found
Ensure equipment listed for use in oxygen-enriched atmospheres are correctly labeled.
Corrected 2026-06-30
2025-04-10Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-23
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-05-23
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-23
2023-02-02Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-03-17
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-17
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-03-17
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 115443.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.869 ratings on Google
★★★★★Crisanta Obnamia · 2026-05-27 · via Google

“They are all very helpful and kind. Sweet smiles and very caring. They are amazing team. They answered every question with respect and clear information. Pine knoll was recommended by the nurses at Tanner and so thankful that I listen to them. My husband gets the care that he needs . I visit the place frequently and I love to see those beautiful smiling faces of the staff and nurses.”

★★★★★Kristie Dunson · 2026-05-21 · via Google

“We had a family member admitted to the hospital this week. The hospital was complimentary of the condition of our loved one and noted the great care Pine Knoll had provided for her. Pine Knoll team is our loved one’s family when we can’t be there.”

★Quisha B · 2026-01-30 · via Google

“⭐️ (If I could give ZERO stars, I would.) Our family has been deeply disappointed with Pine Knolls in Carrollton, Georgia. The overall care and conditions are unacceptable and deeply concerning. The food quality is poor, and many residents are not being adequately fed or given enough water throughout the day. It’s heartbreaking to witness residents’ unhappiness and neglect. Staffing is clearly …”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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