Salisbury, NC

The Laurels of Salisbury

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $45,756 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

215 Lash Drive, Salisbury, NC

(704) 637-1182

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

80

Certified beds

Average residents

56

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-11-19

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

84 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.87

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.51

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.18

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.56

All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.38

RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.83

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.29

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.04

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.97

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.97

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.23

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

61%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,979

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

41.87

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9948

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.52

Baseline 21.17% · Performance 20.27% · Measure score 2.52 · Achievement 2.52 · Improvement 1.68

Healthcare-associated infections

5.38

Baseline 8.63% · Performance 6.49% · Measure score 5.38 · Achievement 4.49 · Improvement 5.38

Total nurse turnover

2.18

Baseline 71.58% · Performance 59.04% · Measure score 2.18 · Achievement 1.14 · Improvement 2.18

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.67

Baseline 3.94 hours · Performance 4.97 hours · Measure score 6.67 · Achievement 6.67 · Improvement 5.11

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.8%
10.72%
0.9 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 122 · Observed rate 8.2% · Lower 95% interval 6.75%
Discharge to community 45.33%
50.57%
5.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 118 · Observed rate 38.98% · Lower 95% interval 36.83%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.01
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 95.31%
95.27%
About the same
Numerator 61 · Denominator 64
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 64
Discharge self-care score 77.78%
53.69%
24.1 pts better
Numerator 35 · Denominator 45
Discharge mobility score 77.78%
50.94%
26.8 pts better
Numerator 35 · Denominator 45
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.13%
2.29%
0.8 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 64 · Adjusted rate 2.85%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.49%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 61 · Observed rate 4.92% · Lower 95% interval 3.66%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 106
Staff flu vaccination coverage 31.4%
42%
10.6 pts worse
Numerator 54 · Denominator 172
Discharge function score 86.67%
56.45%
30.2 pts better
Numerator 39 · Denominator 45
Transfer of health information to provider 92.5%
95.95%
3.5 pts worse
Numerator 37 · Denominator 40
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 5.88%
25.2%
19.3 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 34

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.5%
91.5%
3 pts better
93.4%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 95.0% · Q4 85.4% · 4Q avg 94.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.7%
94.1%
3.6 pts better
95.5%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.3%
3.6%
0.7 pts worse
3.3%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 7.3% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
4.8%
3.5 pts better
11.4%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.5%
7.2%
1.3 pts worse
5.4%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 15.8% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 5.4% · 4Q avg 8.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 25.2%
21.6%
3.6 pts worse
19.6%
5.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.0% · Q2 25.6% · Q3 23.1% · Q4 21.6% · 4Q avg 25.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
15.0%
11.1 pts better
16.7%
12.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 3.2% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 29.4%
21.5%
7.9 pts worse
16.3%
13.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 29.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.0%
16.8%
2.2 pts worse
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.5% · Q2 29.7% · Q3 8.1% · Q4 25.0% · 4Q avg 19.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.9%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
2.6%
1.4 pts better
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.9%
21.2%
7.7 pts worse
19.8%
9.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.8% · Q2 36.1% · Q3 27.1% · Q4 31.8% · 4Q avg 28.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
6.0%
2 pts better
5.1%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.6%
79.9%
5.3 pts worse
81.7%
7.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 85.8% · Q2 66.7% · Q3 73.9% · Q4 72.7% · 4Q avg 74.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.2%
13.2%
8 pts better
12.0%
6.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.2% · Observed 5.2% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
1.5%
0.1 pts better
1.6%
0.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.0%
78.1%
13.1 pts worse
79.7%
14.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 65.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 29.4%
22.9%
6.5 pts worse
23.9%
5.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.4% · Observed 31.0% · Expected 25.2% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-24 · Fire 2025-01-24

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-21 · Fire 2023-08-21

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-02-11 · Fire 2022-02-11

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2025-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-04-04

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2025-02-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-24

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-05-03

B · Minimal harm 2025-01-24

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-02-19

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

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 2024-02-17

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-02-17

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-08-21

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-09-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2022-11-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

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 2023-05-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-21

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2023-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

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 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

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 2022-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2022-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2022-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

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 2022-04-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-02-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$7,650 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $7,650

Fine

$9,525 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $9,525

Fine

$28,581 2023-08-21

Fine

Fine · fine $28,581

Fine

Ownership

Laurel Health Care Holdings, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 36 facilities 2016-02-01
Danner, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2025-01-01
Khan, Anis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 76 facilities 2016-02-01
Khan, Anis

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 76 facilities 2016-02-01
Laurel Acquisition Holding Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 33 facilities 2016-02-01
Laurel Health Care Company

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 32 facilities 2016-01-02
Maynard, Catherine

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-04-26
Mohammad A Qazi Living Trust Dated 09/26/97

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 52 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Qazi, Mohammad

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 82 facilities 2016-02-01
Stobb, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 22 facilities 2016-02-01
Zenith Financial Group, LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2022-08-01

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