Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
33426 Old Salisbury Road · Albemarle, NC · 28002 · 7049831195
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Principle Long Term Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026
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 April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B April 2, 2026
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 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C April 2, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 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 September 1, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 1, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B September 1, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 1, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B September 1, 2023 · 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 September 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345146 · certified since March 19, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.