Wilmington, NC

Trinity Grove

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $137,770 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

631 Junction Creek Drive, Wilmington, NC

(910) 442-3000

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

93

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Lutheran Services Carolinas

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2011-06-29

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.96

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.70

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.69

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.86

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

42%

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 1.6
1.8
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.8
0.5 pts better
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
91.5%
5.8 pts better
93.4%
3.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.2%
94.1%
2.9 pts worse
95.5%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.2%
4.8%
0.6 pts better
11.4%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.2%
7.2%
2 pts better
5.4%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 39.8%
21.6%
18.2 pts worse
19.6%
20.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.3%
15.0%
2.3 pts worse
16.7%
0.6 pts worse
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 19.9%
21.5%
1.6 pts better
16.3%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.4%
16.8%
1.6 pts worse
14.9%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9%
0.9%
About the same
1.0%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.4%
2.6%
1.8 pts worse
1.7%
2.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.8%
21.2%
7.6 pts worse
19.8%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
6.0%
2 pts worse
5.1%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 76.4%
79.9%
3.5 pts worse
81.7%
5.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.0%
13.2%
3.2 pts better
12.0%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.3%
78.1%
2.2 pts better
79.7%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.6%
22.9%
2.3 pts better
23.9%
3.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-18 · Fire 2024-10-10

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-10 · Fire 2023-07-13

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-07-13 · Fire 2022-04-28

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

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 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-12-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-09-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-09-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-09-18

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 2025-09-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-10-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-08

C · Minimal harm 2025-09-18

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-10-08

B · Minimal harm 2025-09-18

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-10-08

G · Actual harm 2024-10-10

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 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-10

F810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2024-10-30

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-08-05

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 2023-11-21

K · Immediate jeopardy 2024-08-05

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

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 2023-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

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 2023-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

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 2023-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-13

F811 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.

Corrected 2023-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-09

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$99,600 2025-09-18

Fine

Fine · fine $99,600

Fine

$21,085 2024-10-10

Fine

Fine · fine $21,085

Fine

$8,542 2024-08-05

Fine

Fine · fine $8,542

Fine

$8,543 2024-08-05

Fine

Fine · fine $8,543

Fine

Ownership

Lutheran Services For The Aging, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 8 facilities 2007-04-30
Goins, Ted

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2004-11-04
Lsa Management, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 7 facilities 2007-04-30
Lutheran Home Wilmington Property, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1988-04-05
Lutheran Services For The Aging, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 8 facilities 2007-04-30
Maddry, Karen

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2007-04-30
Nickerson, Kirby

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2012-10-01
Parrish, James

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-25
Smith, Kesha

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2012-10-01
Smith, Kesha

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2003-09-08
Sutton-Surak, Audrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-25

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