Southwood Nursing and Retirement
180 Southwood Drive · Clinton, NC · 28328 · 9105928165
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Liberty Senior Living
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $8,512 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345472 · certified since April 17, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.