NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
1601 Brenner Ave., Building #10, Salisbury, NC 28145
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury Compares
NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury is a 99-bed government-owned nursing facility in Salisbury, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the North Carolina average of 3.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 99 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 78% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salisbury, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.4% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.1% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (36% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.8% (32% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 420 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury with other nursing homes in Salisbury.
How is NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.4% here versus 14.1% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.5% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury's rating advantage in Salisbury?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Salisbury
Salisbury sits in Rowan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with North Carolina as a whole (16.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 24,653 (17.5%)
- Median age
- 40.3 years
- Median household income
- $51,054
- Median home value
- $146,600
Demographics for Rowan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Salisbury.
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