Piedmont Gardens Health Facility

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2025.

• Citation K0344. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0342. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2026.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0355 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

• Citation K0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0919 2 times since 2025.

• Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

• Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2025.

• Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

• Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2025.

• Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2025.

• Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2025.

• Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

• Citation E0030. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2022.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2022.

• Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2022.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2022.

• Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2023.

• Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2023.

• Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2023.

• Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2023.

• Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2023.

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