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)
Salisbury, NC
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
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
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
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
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
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
| 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
| 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
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2025-04-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-04
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
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-11-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-11-05
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-05
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-11-05
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
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
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-02-19
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-03
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-02-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-17
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-17
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
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
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
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2022-11-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-09-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-11
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
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-09-11
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
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-04-05
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
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2022-04-05
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2022-04-05
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
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-05
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-04-05
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $7,650
Fine
Fine · fine $9,525
Fine
Fine · fine $28,581
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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