Southwood Nursing and Retirement
180 Southwood Drive, Clinton, NC 28328 · (910) 592-8165
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Southwood Nursing and Retirement has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 0 citations (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $8,512 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2026 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 24, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 1, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.July 1, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 4, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,256July 1, 2024
- Fine of $4,256July 1, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | North Carolina average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.34 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.19 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.87 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 63.4% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 88.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mary Gran Nursing Center Clinton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Dahlia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitati Aberdeen · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Peak Resources - Pinelake Carthage · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Dunn · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Carrolton of Dunn Dunn · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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