Durham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
411 S Lasalle Street · Durham, NC · 27705 · 9193835521
126 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $86,473 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$86,473 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
1.81 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $129,754 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 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 February 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 5, 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 November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 23, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · G March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024 · 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 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | Fine | $86,473 |
| May 9, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
| March 6, 2024 | Fine | $33,248 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345070 · certified since September 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.