Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Salisbury, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345531) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,444
Phone: (704) 638-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury reports total nurse staffing of about 4.79 hours per resident per day, including about 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.9%. CMS gives this facility a 5-star staffing rating.
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,444.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury is a state government-owned nursing home in Salisbury, Rowan County, North Carolina, certified to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid since November 22, 2004. The facility is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 83.2 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.78982 hours per resident per day, including 1.14327 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $12,444.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus status has been noted for this facility. There is no indication in the data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility.
Families should note the contrast between the facility's low health inspection score (2 stars) and its higher staffing and quality measure scores (5 stars each) when reviewing this profile, and should consult the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare for details behind the overall 4-star rating.
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?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.79 hours per resident per day, with 1.14 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 43.9%; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,444.00, and 0 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 Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and had an average of 83.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
This facility is owned by a state government entity, and no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 22, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 7046384200 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7046384200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345531?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.