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Forrest Oakes Healthcare
620 Heathwood Drive, Albemarle, NC 28001
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Forrest Oakes Healthcare is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Albemarle, North Carolina, certified for 60 beds and caring for about 53 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the North Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 12, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 50.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $5K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 55.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Stanly Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 50.0 | 13.3 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.2% | 58.6% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $5,242 | $8,788 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 May 2026, 6 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×12 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | B | Standard survey | 28 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2025 | Fine | $5,242 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.2%, RNs 42.9%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.5% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.1% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.6% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.5% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: 620 Heathwood Drive Opco Llc. Chain: Avardis Health (38 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Parentco LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| Ncop Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| SNF Care Centers LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| Stanly Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| Zenith Holdco LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| Fc Encore Albemarle LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| SNF Mgr LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| Fc Encore Albemarle LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2025 |
| SNF Mgr LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Stanly County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Place | Albemarle | 76 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.9 | $9K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Albemarle | 180 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 12.2 | — | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Stanly Manor | Albemarle | 90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 13.3 | $12K | 8 Jan 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Stanly County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Forrest Oakes Healthcare been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Forrest Oakes Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $5K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Forrest Oakes Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Forrest Oakes Healthcare?
It is part of the Avardis Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Albemarle Parentco LLC, Ncop Holdco LLC and SNF Care Centers LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Forrest Oakes Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.