The Laurels of Salisbury
215 Lash Drive, Salisbury, NC 28147
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Laurels of Salisbury Compares
The Laurels of Salisbury is a 80-bed for-profit nursing facility in Salisbury, North Carolina. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the North Carolina average of 2.9 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.5%) is below the North Carolina average of 5.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 80 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salisbury, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. North Carolina average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.0% — better than the North Carolina average of 14.0% (71% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the North Carolina average of 3.5% (35% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.5% — better than the North Carolina average of 5.5% (92% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.8% — better than the North Carolina average of 22.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against North Carolina averages across 419 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Laurels of Salisbury
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Laurels of Salisbury with other nursing homes in Salisbury.
What keeps The Laurels of Salisbury's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help The Laurels of Salisbury keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.0% here versus 14.0% across North Carolina. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Laurels of Salisbury doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.7% 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 The Laurels of Salisbury?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at The Laurels of 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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