Inspection Reports for Salude – the Art of Recovery
601 NORTHOLT PARKWAY, SUWANEE, GA, 30024
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on June 4, 2025, found no deficiencies during an abbreviated survey that investigated multiple complaints, some of which were substantiated but did not result in citations. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of isolated deficiencies primarily related to food labeling and dating, as well as fire safety and life safety code compliance issues, including problems with fire alarm and sprinkler maintenance and electrical safety. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions, fines, or license suspensions listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies related to food storage and fire safety were corrected in subsequent surveys, and the facility demonstrated substantial compliance in recent years. This suggests an overall improvement trend in addressing prior issues.
Deficiencies (last 8 years)
Deficiencies (over 8 years)
2.1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
57% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
8
6
4
2
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
51 residents
Based on a June 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 51
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 4, 2025
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted investigating multiple complaints and concerns from April 23, 2025 to June 4, 2025.
Findings
The complaints GA00242792, GA00245972, and GA00249411 were unsubstantiated. Complaints GA00243570, GA00244979, and GA00253985 were substantiated but with no deficiencies found. The facility had no deficiencies identified during this survey.
Complaint Details
Complaints GA00242792, GA00245972, and GA00249411 were unsubstantiated. Complaints GA00243570, GA00244979, and GA00253985 were substantiated with no deficiencies.
Report Facts
Complaint investigations: 6
Inspection Report
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 11, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a Statement of Deficiencies and Plan of Correction for the facility SALUDE - THE ART OF RECOVERY, indicating a regulatory inspection was conducted.
Findings
The report contains an initial comment section but does not provide any detailed findings or deficiencies.
Inspection Report
Re-Inspection
Census: 58
Deficiencies: 0
Dec 11, 2023
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the October 15, 2023, Recertification survey conducted in conjunction with a Complaint Survey.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior October 15, 2023 survey were found to be corrected during this revisit survey.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Nov 9, 2023
Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.
Findings
The Emergency Preparedness Program was reviewed and found to be in substantial compliance with the requirements set forth in 42 CFR § 483.73. All previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 54
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 15, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a State Licensure survey to determine compliance with the State Long Term Care Requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that opened food items were labeled and dated, which potentially affected all 54 residents receiving an oral diet. Multiple food items in the walk-in cooler, walk-freezer, and dry goods areas were observed to be unlabeled and undated.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| Opened food items were not labeled or dated, including items such as Smucker's Sundae Carmel Syrup, mozzarella cheese, chicken breasts, vegetarian hamburger patties, breaded nuggets, fish filets, beef patties, tater tots, waffles, and tri-colored pasta. |
Report Facts
Residents affected: 54
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Acknowledged staff did not properly store, seal, label, and date food items. |
| Cook | Cook | Confirmed items in walk-in freezer, refrigerator, and dry goods were not stored properly, labeled, or dated. |
| Dietary Manager | Dietary Manager | Acknowledged staff did not store items properly and stated food items should have been sealed, labeled, and dated. |
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 54
Deficiencies: 1
Oct 15, 2023
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted from October 13, 2023 through October 15, 2023, including an investigation of Complaint Intake Number GA00237944, which was unsubstantiated.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations related to food procurement, storage, preparation, and serving sanitary practices. Specifically, multiple opened food items in the refrigerator, freezer, and dry goods areas were not labeled or dated as required by facility policy.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Number GA00237944 was investigated in conjunction with the standard survey and was unsubstantiated.
Severity Breakdown
F: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure that opened food items were labeled and dated in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and dry goods storage areas. | F |
Report Facts
Resident census: 54
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Nursing | Acknowledged that staff did not properly store, seal, label, and date food items. | |
| Cook (AA) | Confirmed that items in the walk-in freezer, refrigerator, and dry goods were not stored properly, labeled, or dated after opening. | |
| Dietary Manager | Acknowledged staff did not store items properly and stated staff should have sealed, labeled, and dated food items. |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 54
Capacity: 64
Deficiencies: 2
Oct 14, 2023
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code standards.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements, specifically failing to properly identify fire alarm backup batteries and failing to assure protection against electric shock due to multiple-outlet power sources placed on the floor in several offices.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Fire alarm backup batteries recently installed were not properly identified with a manufacturer's creation date. | SS= D |
| Multiple-Outlet Power sources (MOPS) were found on the floor under desks in several locations, posing a risk of electric shock to staff. | SS= D |
Report Facts
Smoke Compartments affected: 1
Stories: 2
Certified beds: 64
Census: 54
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings regarding fire alarm battery identification and electric shock hazards during facility tour |
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Aug 4, 2023
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate multiple complaint numbers (GA00237295, GA00235919, GA00233415, GA00229397, and GA00227923) from August 1 to August 4, 2023.
Findings
The investigation found all complaints unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related, covering five complaint numbers, all of which were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 28, 2023
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00236562.
Findings
The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00236562 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
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Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 30, 2022
Visit Reason
A state licensure survey was conducted from June 28, 2022, through June 30, 2022 to assess compliance with state licensure requirements.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the state licensure survey conducted at the facility.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 30, 2022
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted from June 28, 2022 through June 30, 2022, including investigation of multiple complaint intake numbers.
Findings
The complaints investigated were found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. The facility was in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 483, Subpart B.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00222482, GA00223516, GA00223677, and GA00224851 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 57
Deficiencies: 0
Jun 29, 2022
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with fire safety and related regulations at Salude - The Art of Recovery.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance with the requirements for participation in Medicare/Medicaid and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 Edition. Some areas around rooms 108 and 212 were not fully surveyed due to COVID patients, but life safety issues were reviewed from a distance and staff documentation was consulted.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 61
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 4, 2021
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate multiple complaints identified by their codes GA00211784, GA00206104, GA00204236, GA00204082, and GA00202774.
Findings
The complaints investigated were unsubstantiated and no regulatory violations were cited during the survey.
Complaint Details
Complaints GA00211784, GA00206104, GA00204236, GA00204082, and GA00202774 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Oct 13, 2020
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00208620.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00208620 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 62
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 4, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey and Infection Control Survey were conducted to assess compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 and §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 64
Deficiencies: 0
Jul 7, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 and §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Report Facts
Total census: 64
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 8, 2020
Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted to investigate complaints #GA00197189 and GA00196111 to determine compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care Requirements.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint survey.
Complaint Details
The survey investigated complaints #GA00197189 and GA00196111 and found no deficiencies.
Report Facts
Complaint numbers: 2
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 8, 2020
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint survey was conducted by a Registered Nurse Surveyor.
Findings
There were no deficiencies cited during the complaint survey.
Complaint Details
The survey was complaint-related and no deficiencies were found.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 55
Capacity: 64
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 6, 2019
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found in substantial compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements, including emergency preparedness plan compliance as per Appendix Z.
Report Facts
Stories: 2
Construction Type: 2
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 57
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 31, 2019
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Salude The Art of Recovery from January 28, 2019 through January 31, 2019 to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
The standard survey revealed that the facility was in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 43, Subpart B-Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 17, 2018
Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.
Findings
The surveyor noted that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected during the follow-up survey.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 64
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 1, 2018
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Salude - The Art of Recovery from February 26, 2018 through March 1, 2018 to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations for long term care facilities.
Findings
The standard survey revealed that the facility was in substantial compliance with the Health Care portion of the Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 CFR Part 483, Subpart B.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 62
Capacity: 64
Deficiencies: 5
Feb 27, 2018
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and life safety codes.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements including improper maintenance of the fire alarm system, sprinkler system, corridor doors, essential electrical systems, and oxygen cylinder storage. These deficiencies could place residents at risk in the event of a fire.
Severity Breakdown
D: 4
E: 1
Deficiencies (5)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Fire alarm system not properly maintained; visual notification devices mounted too low, missing within 15 feet of corridor ends, and fire alarm not identified and not red. | D |
| Fire sprinkler system not properly maintained; loaded heads in multiple areas and wiring/junction boxes on sprinkler piping above ceiling. | D |
| Corridor smoke doors failed to latch in sleeping rooms 121, 122, 126, and 130. | E |
| Failed to conduct monthly load runs of the emergency generator for a minimum of 30 minutes in April, September, and December 2017. | D |
| Oxygen cylinders stored on first floor not marked as full or empty. | D |
Report Facts
Census: 62
Total Capacity: 64
Monthly generator load tests missing: 3
Number of sleeping rooms with doors not latching: 4
Number of residents at risk due to fire alarm and sprinkler deficiencies: 62
Number of residents at risk due to corridor door deficiencies: 18
Number of residents at risk due to oxygen cylinder storage deficiencies: 34
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings during facility tour and record review |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 20, 2017
Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to determine if previously cited survey tags had been corrected.
Findings
It was determined that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 2, 2017
Visit Reason
A Recertification Survey was conducted from January 30, 2017 through February 2, 2017 to determine compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
The facility was found to be in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at C.F.R. Part 43, Subpart B. No deficiencies were cited during this survey.
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Census: 56
Capacity: 64
Deficiencies: 8
Feb 1, 2017
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements, including issues with fire alarm system installation and maintenance, sprinkler system maintenance, corridor door functionality, smoke barrier construction, rated walls, and essential electrical system maintenance. Multiple deficiencies were observed that could place residents at risk in the event of a fire.
Severity Breakdown
E: 3
D: 2
F: 3
Deficiencies (8)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Fire alarm pull station and visual notification devices were obstructed by a glass panel. | E |
| No sensitivity testing conducted on facility smoke detectors. | E |
| Failure to properly maintain the fire sprinkler system; no current annual inspection since 11/3/15. | E |
| Sleeping room 225 door did not latch properly. | D |
| Gap between rated corridor doors greater than 1/8 inch. | F |
| Holes and unsealed penetrations in smoke and fire rated walls above ceilings in multiple locations. | D |
| Missing junction box cover above ceiling near corridor smoke doors on second floor East side. | F |
| Required monthly load runs for generator not conducted for March, April, May, and December 2016. | F |
Report Facts
Census: 56
Total Capacity: 64
Deficiency count: 8
Monthly load runs missed: 4
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff M | Confirmed findings during observations and interviews throughout the inspection |
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