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The Laurels of Salisbury
215 Lash Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
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 Laurels of Salisbury is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Salisbury, North Carolina, certified for 80 beds and caring for about 56 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the North Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 4, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $46K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 59.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rowan Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 16 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.8 | 18.9 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.2% | 42.0% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $45,756 | $10,039 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 13 Feb 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×8 E ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 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 | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 24 Jan 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 | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 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 | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Nov 2022 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2024 | Fine | $9,525 | |
| 8 Feb 2024 | Fine | $7,650 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $28,581 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 59.2%, RNs 41.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 17.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.3% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.0% | 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: Oak Health Care Investors Of Salisbury, Inc. Chain: Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care (81 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Health Care Company | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2016 |
| Zenith Financial Group, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| Laurel Health Care Company | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/03/2025 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| Zenith Financial Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/03/2025 |
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 Rowan County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 9 facilities in Rowan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Laurels of Salisbury been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has The Laurels of Salisbury been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $46K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Laurels of Salisbury 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 The Laurels of Salisbury?
It is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Laurel Health Care Company and Zenith Financial Group, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Laurels of Salisbury last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Feb 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.