Forrest Oakes Healthcare
Albemarle, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345442) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $5,242
Phone: (704) 983-2686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forrest Oakes Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of about 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Forrest Oakes Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 55.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Forrest Oakes Healthcare has 1 federal fine totaling $5,242.00 and no payment denials on record. This facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation in the provided data.
About this facility
Forrest Oakes Healthcare is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, with an average of 52.5 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Forrest Oakes holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are more mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, the staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of about 3.27 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $5,242.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
Forrest Oakes Healthcare is part of the Avardis Health chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.0 out of 5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Forrest Oakes Healthcare has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.27 hours per resident per day, with 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 55.2%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $5,242.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Forrest Oakes Healthcare has 60 certified beds and an average of 52.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avardis Health chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 18, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Forrest Oakes scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7049832686 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7049832686 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345442?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.