ElderGrade
A

90/100

Excellent

Trinity Oaks

820 Klumac Road, Salisbury, NC 28144

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 9 in Rowan County (704) 637-3784
Certified beds
115
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

30/30

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

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 5.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.83 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.

  • 30% 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

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 4.30 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.83 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.70 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 30.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 15 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 2, 2026 (4 months ago). That inspection produced no citations — the findings below are older.

E Feb 24, 2025 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2025 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2025 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 24, 2025 F0761

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

F Oct 26, 2023 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 26, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GOINS, TED Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HERMAN, RICHARD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MADDRY, KAREN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NELSON, DOUGLAS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMITH, KESHA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MADDRY, KAREN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
NICKERSON, KIRBY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LSA MANAGEMENT, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LUTHERAN HOME AT TRINITY OAKS PROPERTY INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AMIN, CHETAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CORNELISON, TIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GOINS, TED Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Trinity Oaks

What is the ElderGrade for Trinity Oaks? +

Trinity Oaks holds an ElderGrade of A (90 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Trinity Oaks? +

Residents receive an average of 4.30 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Trinity Oaks been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 15 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Trinity Oaks accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Trinity Oaks 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.