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Davis Health Care Center

1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
Score: 23 / 100

With a score of 23/100, Davis Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels at Davis Health Care Center exceed national averages, with 4.21 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.54 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Davis Health Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.21 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.07 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.60 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.10 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Oct 19, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 9 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0809 Severity F
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals
    Apr 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Apr 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0849 Severity D
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice serv
    Apr 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity G
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Feb 7, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.6% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 20.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 16.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $96,849

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 23 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
115
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5