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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 41
Serious harm & abuse 20% 60
Staffing 20% 30
Federal penalties 15% 34
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 75

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-day1.813.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.240.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day1.49≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year55%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $129,754

Inspection citations (39 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected February 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected February 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
November 5, 2024Fine$86,473
May 9, 2024Fine$10,033
March 6, 2024Fine$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.