Litchford Falls Health and Rehabilitation Center
8200 Litchford Road · Raleigh, NC · 27615 · 9198787772
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $177,911 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$177,911 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $181,873 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025
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 June 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 8, 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 June 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2024 · 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 January 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · 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 April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 17, 2024 | Fine | $177,911 |
| September 28, 2023 | Fine | $3,962 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345499 · certified since March 2, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.