The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Trinity Grove
Wilmington, NC · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNon-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Trinity Grove in Wilmington, NC has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with strong staffing at 5 out of 5 and reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.21 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but a weaker 2 out of 5 health inspection rating, $102,910 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2098 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $102,910recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2098.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.87
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.53
- Weekend nursing
- 3.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
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
17.4%14.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%9.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.6%7.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.2%5.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%18%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%16.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.6%19.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
39%40.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.7%22.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.1%2.9%Improving
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
—91.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%98.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—80.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.6%80%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited August 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited September 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $64,740 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,085 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,543 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,542 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $102,910 in total fines.
- $64,740
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2025
- $21,085
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2024
- $8,543
Federal fine
Aug 5, 2024
- $8,542
Federal fine
Aug 5, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Chain
- Part of LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS · 9 homes · 4.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.7 residents on an average day (93% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 14 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.