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NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury

1601 Brenner Ave., Building #10, Salisbury, NC 28145
Score: 60 / 100

With a score of 60 out of 100, Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of North Carolina nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Salisbury location.

Staffing levels at Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury exceed national averages, with 5.07 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.03 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.07 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.22 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Dec 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity J
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity D
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 11.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 17.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $19,145

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12