The Laurels of Chatham
72 Chatham Business Park · Pittsboro, NC · 27312 · 9195426677
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,527 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 17, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 17, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 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 May 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 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 May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 17, 2024 | Fine | $10,527 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345421 · certified since April 28, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.