NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
1601 Brenner Ave., Building #10, Salisbury, NC 28145 · (704) 638-4200
Government - State · 99 certified beds
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 12 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the North Carolina average is 4.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,444 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 12, 2025 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 12, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 12, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.December 12, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.December 12, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 12, 2025 · F0658 · 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.December 12, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.December 12, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.December 12, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.December 12, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.December 12, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.December 12, 2025 · F0575 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.December 12, 2025 · F0847 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 12, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,444December 12, 2025
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 | 4.79 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.14 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.89 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.80 | 2.34 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.9% | 49% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 83.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Trinity Oaks Salisbury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Care of Salisbury Salisbury · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Liberty Commons Nsg and Rehab Ctr of Rowan County Salisbury · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Laurels of Salisbury Salisbury · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Piedmont Health & Rehab Center Salisbury · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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