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Trinity Elms

7449 Fair Oaks Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012
Score: 39 / 100

With a score of 39/100, Trinity Elms 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 Trinity Elms exceed national averages, with 4.28 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.63 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 11 deficiencies at Trinity Elms, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.28 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.80 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.85 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.54 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

11
Total Deficiencies
Apr 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 8 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Apr 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jan 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jan 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 7.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.3% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 3.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 31.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,646

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 39 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5