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The Arbor
300 Clynelish Close, Pittsboro, NC 27312
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.
The Arbor is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Pittsboro, North Carolina, certified for 16 beds and caring for about 12 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 6 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 1, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 37.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $6K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 0.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Chatham Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 6 | 22 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 37.5 | 22.1 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 0.0% | 37.5% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,350 | $7,909 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 15 Apr 2026, 12 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×1 F ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | 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 | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
| 10 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $2,117 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,233 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 0.0%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Galloway Ridge, Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Chatham County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurels of Chatham | Pittsboro | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 22.1 | $11K | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Siler City Centerabuse icon | Siler City | 150 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 14.7 | $8K | 13 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Chatham County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Arbor been cited for?
6 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 The Arbor been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $6K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Arbor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Arbor?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Arbor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Mar 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 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.