Trinity Grove
631 Junction Creek Drive · Wilmington, NC · 28412 · 9104423000
100 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Lutheran Services Carolinas Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $102,910 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$102,910 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $102,910 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 18, 2025 · 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 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B September 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C September 18, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 5, 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 November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
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 August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 13, 2023
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 13, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | Fine | $64,740 |
| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $21,085 |
| August 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,542 |
| August 5, 2024 | Fine | $8,543 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345554 · certified since June 29, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.