Davis Health Care Center
1011 Porters Neck Road · Wilmington, NC · 28411 · 9106867195
115 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$55,172 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $63,996 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 17, 2025
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · B April 17, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 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 February 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 8, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B February 8, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 9, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 23, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | Fine | $55,172 |
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345160 · certified since April 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.