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Trinity Elms

Clemmons, NC · Medicare-certified · 100 beds

Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

Trinity Elms in Clemmons, NC has an overall 2-star rating. Staffing is above the federal benchmark at 4.28 hours per resident day vs 4.1, but quality measures are low at 1 star, and it has had $15,646 in fines plus a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.2788 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $15,646recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2788.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.53
Licensed practical nurses
0.93
Nurse aides
2.82
Weekend nursing
4.03

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%

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

15.7%15.4%No change

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.7%3%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

4.1%3.9%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

4.1%1.6%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

15.6%10.5%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

38.6%35.2%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

44.1%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

16.9%20.3%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1%0%Improving

Residents with a long-term catheter

3%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

34.8%19.8%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%3.4%Worsening

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

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%98.5%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

83.1%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

80%94%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D

The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $7,823 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $15,646 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Aug 20, 2024

    $7,823

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Chain
Part of LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS · 9 homes · 4.3 stars avg
Occupancy
89.5 residents on an average day (90% of 100 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 11 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.