The Forest At Duke Inc
2701 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705
The Forest At Duke Inc 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.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (919) 490-8000
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 4
- Residents per day, on average
- 2.5
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Forest at Duke INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (1 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.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.7 to 2.3 hours per resident per day.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0311. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2024.
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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
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 July 27, 2026.
Citation K0916. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2026.
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 July 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.6 to 5.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 13, 2024.
10 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 31, 2025.
Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
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 31, 2025.
Citation K0541. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
Citation K0700. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 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 March 31, 2025.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
Citation K0400. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet fire sprinkler requirement for tall buildings.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
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 March 31, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.4 to 1.5 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 6, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 31, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BAILEY-CLAYTON, LEE ANNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/2019
- GARRETT, GREGORYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/27/2026
Questions
When was The Forest At Duke Inc last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Forest At Duke Inc have?
CMS lists 1 health citation since November 19, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Forest At Duke Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Forest At Duke Inc?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is The Forest At Duke Inc a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.