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Lexington Health Care Center

17 Cornelia Drive, Lexington, NC 27292
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, Lexington 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 at Lexington Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.42 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Lexington Health Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.42 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.09 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Dec 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 7 Minor 🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Dec 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Oct 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Oct 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 6.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 29.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15