CMS data shows Tower Nursing And Rehabilitation Center earning a D grade with a score of 43/100, placing it below most facilities in North Carolina. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.
Staffing at Tower Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is near the national average, with 3.69 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 40 deficiencies at Tower Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.69 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.37 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.30 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.41 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.87 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0842 Severity ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standarMar 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0553 Severity DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0561 Severity DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0585 Severity DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt eMar 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0685 Severity DAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Mar 19, 2025 · 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 | 8.8% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 2.5% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 12.6% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 2.8% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 9.5% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 3.3% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 2.6% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $15,593
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -1 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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