Nursing Home in Salisbury, NC · CMS Data August 2026

NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury

How Does NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury Rate?

NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury is a 99-bed government-owned nursing home in Salisbury, NC. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.8 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 12, 2025, cited 12 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating: 4 of 5
Nursing per resident per day: 4.8 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection: 12
Certified beds: 99

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

1601 Brenner Ave., Building #10
Salisbury, NC 28145

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	4 of 5	Above average
Health inspections	2 of 5	Below average
Staffing	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury and the national median
Measure	This home	National median
Total nursing hours per resident per day	4.8 hours	3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day	1.1 hours	0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	2.8 hours	2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends	3.8 hours	3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)	44%	45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)	14%	42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Last standard health inspection	December 12, 2025
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	12
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	1
Fines in the past 3 years	1 totaling $12,444
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	6.5%	13%	Lower than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	4.6%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	4.7%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	3.5%	4.7%	Lower than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.0%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	17%	13%	Higher than the national median

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About the Home

Facts about NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Certified beds	99
Average residents per day	83
Ownership	Government - State
Legal business name	NC DEPT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS NC DIVISION OF VETER AFFAIRS
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	November 2004
Councils	Resident council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and North Carolina's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (1-800-662-7030) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in North Carolina.