Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury
1601 Brenner Ave., Building #10 · Salisbury, NC · 28145 · 7046384200
99 certified beds Government - State
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.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,444 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
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 January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
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 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C December 12, 2025
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B December 12, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2023
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 March 21, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | Fine | $12,444 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345531 · certified since November 22, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.