Registered name: Fuquay-Varina Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fuquay Varina, NC · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
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Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
Universal Health Care/Fuquay-Varina has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star staffing, 2-star health inspections, and 3-star quality measures. It reports 3.75 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has a recent abuse citation, and no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: April 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7451.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.51
Licensed practical nurses
1.08
Nurse aides
2.16
Weekend nursing
3.20
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%24.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.2%3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%10.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.2%4.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—20.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.9%22.4%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.4%24.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.1%26.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.2%95.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—68.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.3%93.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $76,047 in total fines.
Federal fine
Oct 18, 2023
$76,047
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of LIFEWORKS REHAB · 69 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
96.8 residents on an average day (97% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 12 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.