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Nursing homes in Rowan County, North Carolina
Rowan County, North Carolina, has 9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 844 certified beds.
22% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 161 health deficiencies over three cycles, 19.1 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $147K across 9 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Rowan County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 22% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 19.1 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $147K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Oaks | Salisbury | 115 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13.0 | — | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Autumn Care of Salisbury | Salisbury | 97 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 20.6 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers | Kannapolis | 50 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 32.0 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury | Salisbury | 99 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17.2 | $12K | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Compass Healthcare and Rehab Rowan, LLC | Spencer | 70 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 12.9 | $10K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Liberty Commons Nsg and Rehab Ctr of Rowan County | Salisbury | 90 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 18.9 | — | 19 Nov 2025 |
| The Laurels of Salisbury | Salisbury | 80 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 18.8 | $46K | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Piedmont Health & Rehab Center | Salisbury | 58 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 25.9 | $33K | 13 May 2026 |
| Meadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation | Salisbury | 185 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 20.0 | $47K | 2 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 15 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 9 |
| F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | 6 |
| F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | 6 |
| F0584 | 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. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 7 |
| Government | 1 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Saber Healthcare Group (2), Liberty Senior Living (1), Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (1), Lutheran Services Carolinas (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Rowan County, North Carolina?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 844 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Rowan County have the highest CMS ratings?
Trinity Oaks (5 stars), Autumn Care of Salisbury (4 stars), Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Centers (4 stars)
How do Rowan County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
22% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 19.1 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.