Trinity Elms
7449 Fair Oaks Drive · Clemmons, NC · 27012 · 3367471153
100 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Lutheran Services Carolinas Part of a CCRC
- 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.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $15,646 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · 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 February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
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 February 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 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 January 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 17, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 20, 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 August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 20, 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
| August 20, 2024 | Fine | $7,823 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345565 · certified since November 13, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.