Meridian Center
High Point, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345172) · 199 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 5 totaling $88,566
Phone: (336) 885-0141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Meridian Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Meridian Center reports 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Meridian Center has 5 federal fines totaling $88,566.00, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation listed for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Meridian Center is a 199-bed nursing home in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, with an average of 167.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on November 14, 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare, Meridian Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the North Carolina state average overall rating of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.6%.
CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $88,566.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
Meridian Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4. CMS indicates ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Meridian Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Meridian Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours, with a 56.6% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 5 fines totaling $88,566.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; verify current status at care-compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Meridian Center is certified for 199 beds, with an average of 167.2 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 Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Meridian Center was first approved for certification on November 14, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Meridian Center scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3368850141 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not provide tour guidance; contact the facility at 3368850141 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Meridian Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345172?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.