Clapps Nursing Center Inc
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Clapps Nursing Center Inc in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina, has received an excellent Trust Grade of A, indicating that it is highly recommended and performing well overall. It ranks #20 out of 417 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, and #2 out of 20 in Guilford County, which means only one local facility is rated higher. The facility is new and has no reported deficiencies or fines, which is a strong positive sign. However, staffing is rated average with a 3/5, and while the turnover rate of 46% is below the state average, the RN coverage is concerning as it is less than 90% of other facilities in North Carolina. Overall, Clapps Nursing Center shows great strengths in its ratings and lacks any reported issues, but families should consider the staffing coverage when making their decision.
- Trust Score
- A
- In North Carolina
- #20/417
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 46% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for North Carolina. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near North Carolina avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in North Carolina.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most North Carolina facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Clapps Nursing Center Inc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Clapps Nursing Center Inc an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within North Carolina, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Clapps Nursing Center Inc Staffed?
CMS rates Clapps Nursing Center Inc's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 46%, compared to the North Carolina average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Clapps Nursing Center Inc?
Based on CMS data, Clapps Nursing Center Inc has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Clapps Nursing Center Inc?
Clapps Nursing Center Inc is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 118 certified beds and approximately 103 residents (about 87% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.
How Does Clapps Nursing Center Inc Compare to Other North Carolina Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in North Carolina, Clapps Nursing Center Inc's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.8, staff turnover (46%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Clapps Nursing Center Inc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Clapps Nursing Center Inc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Clapps Nursing Center Inc has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in North Carolina. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Clapps Nursing Center Inc Stick Around?
Clapps Nursing Center Inc has a staff turnover rate of 46%, which is about average for North Carolina nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Clapps Nursing Center Inc Ever Fined?
Clapps Nursing Center Inc has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Clapps Nursing Center Inc on Any Federal Watch List?
Clapps Nursing Center Inc is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.