Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare

1000 Tandal Place · Knightdale, NC · 27545 · 9192667744

80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avardis Health

  • 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.

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 55
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 56
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 81
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.303.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.290.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.01≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $15,642

Inspection citations (24 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected December 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected December 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J September 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected October 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected September 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected September 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024

    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 September 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 21, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024 · 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.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 26, 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 February 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected February 22, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Corrected August 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 12, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected August 8, 2023 · Administration

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 4, 2024Fine$15,642

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345436 · certified since April 27, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.