Alamance Health Care Center
1987 Hilton Road · Burlington, NC · 27217 · 3362260848
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,034 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 2, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 12, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $8,034 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345420 · certified since April 23, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.