The Laurels of Salisbury
215 Lash Drive · Salisbury, NC · 28147 · 7046371182
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $45,756 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 24, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected November 12, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · 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 May 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $7,650 |
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $9,525 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $28,581 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345428 · certified since November 19, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.