The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
The Laurels of Salisbury
Salisbury, NC · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
The Laurels of Salisbury in Salisbury, NC has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections and staffing and 4 stars for quality measures. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but reported nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect protection, accident hazards/supervision, and pain management.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2764 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2764.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.52
- Nurse aides
- 2.12
- Weekend nursing
- 2.75
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 59%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.1%6.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%4.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.7%2.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%8.6%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—22.3%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.1%13.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
27.1%37.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95%68.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—65%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73.9%80.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $45,756 in total fines.
- $9,525
Federal fine
Feb 8, 2024
- $7,650
Federal fine
Feb 8, 2024
- $28,581
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of CIENA HEALTHCARE/LAUREL HEALTH CARE · 82 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 56.2 residents on an average day (70% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 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.