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Carver Living Center

303 East Carver Street, Durham, NC 27704

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Carver Living Center is a nursing home in Durham, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(919) 471-3558
Last standard health inspection
May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
232
Residents per day, on average
194.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Carver Healthcare LLC
Chain
Cch Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the North Carolina average (38 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

  5. 4 citations

    Health inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 28, 2026.

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  6. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2023.

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  7. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0641 from the health inspection on May 22, 2025.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 22, 2025 from $15,816 to $13,855.

  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 2, 2023 from $12,376 to $3,728.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 2, 2023 from $97,932 to $4,324.

  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 7, 2025 from $26,685 to $17,345.

  11. 6 citations

    Health inspection on May 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2023.

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  12. Fine

    May 22, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $13,855 on May 22, 2025.

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  13. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.

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  15. Fine

    April 11, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $14,511 on April 11, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  17. 13 citations

    Health inspection on February 7, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2025.

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  18. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 7, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0343. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

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  19. Fine

    February 7, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $17,345 on February 7, 2025.

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  20. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  21. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2024.

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  22. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 28, 2023 from $127,450 to $82,843.

  23. 11 citations

    Health inspection on December 1, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0809. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0688. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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 drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2023.

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  24. 17 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 1, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0741. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

    • Citation K0781. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2024.

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Questions

When was Carver Living Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Carver Living Center have?

CMS lists 38 health citations since December 1, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Carver Living Center been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $45,711 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Carver Living Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Carver Living Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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