ElderGrade
B

76/100

Above average

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co

2702 Farrell Road, Sanford, NC 27330

CMS 4/5 stars #1 of 3 in Lee County (919) 776-9602
Certified beds
131
Occupancy
78%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $10,527 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 26/30 Staffing 18/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 9/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

18/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.22 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.25 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 25% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $10,527 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.82 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.25 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 24.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 4, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Apr 4, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Jun 13, 2024 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jan 24, 2024 F0694

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 24, 2024 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 24, 2024 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 24, 2024 F0761 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 24, 2024 F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 24, 2024 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SANSTONE HEALTH & REHABILITATION, which operates 18 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WOMBLE, WAYNE Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ARDENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CO Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ARDENT HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CO Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co

What is the ElderGrade for Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co? +

Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co holds an ElderGrade of B (76 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co? +

Residents receive an average of 3.82 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 31 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sanford Health & Rehabilitation Co is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.