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Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co

Sanford, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345534) · 131 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.93★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,527
Phone: (919) 776-9602 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above North Carolina's state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co reports 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.7%.

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,527.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Sanford Health & Reha… Sanford Health & Reha…: 4★ 4★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★ Sanstone Health & chain avg Sanstone Health & chain avg: 4.2★ 4.2★

About this facility

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home located in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. The facility is certified for 131 beds and reports an average daily census of 102.1 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.

Nurse staffing totals 3.82 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.7%.

On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,527.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it has not been designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current ratings and inspection reports.

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 rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing staff turnover is 24.7%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,527.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, the facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not part of the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 131 beds with an average daily census of 102.1 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of the Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since June 8, 2005.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 3 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9197769602 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9197769602 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345534?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.