Raleigh, NC

Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $181,873 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8200 Litchford Road, Raleigh, NC

(919) 878-7772

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

90

Certified beds

Average residents

86

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Lifeworks Rehab

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2000-03-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.43

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.93

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.19

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.26

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

69%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.8
0.6 pts worse
1.9
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
1.8
0.5 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.3%
91.5%
14.2 pts worse
93.4%
16.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.1%
5.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.9%
3.6%
0.3 pts worse
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 20.5%
4.8%
15.7 pts worse
11.4%
9.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.8%
7.2%
3.6 pts worse
5.4%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.4%
21.6%
12.2 pts better
19.6%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.8%
15.0%
2.2 pts better
16.7%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 39.6%
21.5%
18.1 pts worse
16.3%
23.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.5%
16.8%
2.3 pts better
14.9%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
0.9%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
2.6%
0.6 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.4%
21.2%
3.8 pts better
19.8%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.2%
6.0%
1.8 pts better
5.1%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.4%
79.9%
1.5 pts worse
81.7%
3.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.1%
13.2%
3.9 pts worse
12.0%
5.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
1.5%
0.8 pts worse
1.6%
0.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.0%
78.1%
4.9 pts better
79.7%
3.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.8%
22.9%
4.9 pts worse
23.9%
3.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-08 · Fire 2025-05-08

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-21 · Fire 2024-03-21

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-09 · Fire 2022-12-09

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K111 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-05-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-02-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-09

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2023-02-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-02-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2026-02-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-08

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-08

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-17

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-17

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-17

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-17

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-06

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-17

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2025-01-17

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-17

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-16

J · Immediate jeopardy 2024-12-17

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-17

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-21

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-28

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-08-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$177,911 2024-12-17

Fine

Fine · fine $177,911

Fine

$3,962 2023-09-28

Fine

Fine · fine $3,962

Fine

Ownership

Beaver, Donald

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 3 facilities 2000-01-12
Choice Health Management, Serv LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2000-02-25
Universal Health Care / Raleigh, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2000-02-25
Yates, Brenda

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2016-10-24

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