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The Laurels of Salisbury

215 Lash Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
Score: 31 / 100

With a score of 31/100, The Laurels Of Salisbury 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 The Laurels Of Salisbury is near the national average, with 3.56 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 22 deficiencies at The Laurels Of Salisbury, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..

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 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.56 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.51 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.18 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.83 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.29 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jan 23, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Feb 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Feb 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care 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 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 3.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 28.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $45,756

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: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4