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Trinity Oaks
820 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC 28144
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.
Trinity Oaks, in Salisbury, North Carolina, is certified for 115 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 6, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 30.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rowan Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 16 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.0 | 18.9 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.1% | 42.0% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 2 Apr 2026, 24 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×3 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 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 | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 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 | 13 Mar 2025 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 17 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.1%, RNs 19.0%; 0 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 | 25.5% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.7% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lutheran Home At Trinity Oaks, Inc.. Chain: Lutheran Services Carolinas (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lsa Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2004 |
| Lutheran Home At Trinity Oaks Property Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2004 |
| Lutheran Services For the Aging, Inc. | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/29/2004 |
| Lsa Management, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Lutheran Home At Trinity Oaks Property Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2025 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
All 9 facilities in Rowan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Trinity Oaks been cited for?
15 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 Trinity Oaks been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Trinity Oaks compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Trinity Oaks?
It is part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lsa Management, Inc. and Lutheran Home At Trinity Oaks Property Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Trinity Oaks last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 2 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.