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Friends Homes at Guilford

925 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410

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Friends Homes at Guilford is a nursing home in Greensboro, 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.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(336) 292-8187
Last standard health inspection
January 8, 2026 (10 months ago)
Certified beds
69
Residents per day, on average
60.5
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Friends Homes INC.
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (4 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 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  2. 2 citations

    Health inspection on August 25, 2026

    CMS lists this as 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 September 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2026.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  6. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on January 8, 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 April 1, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0521 2 times since 2024.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  11. 2 citations

    Health inspection on October 24, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 November 21, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.

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  12. 9 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 24, 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 January 5, 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 January 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 January 5, 2025.

    • 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 January 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 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 January 5, 2025.

    • Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0911 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2025.

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  13. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on June 1, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.

    • 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 September 1, 2023.

    • Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 1, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Friends Homes at Guilford last inspected?

CMS lists January 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Friends Homes at Guilford have?

CMS lists 4 health citations since October 24, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Friends Homes at Guilford been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Friends Homes at Guilford?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Friends Homes at Guilford a Special Focus Facility?

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

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