Davis Health Care Center
1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
Davis Health Care Center is a nursing home in Wilmington, 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 abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (910) 686-7195
- Last standard health inspection
- June 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day, on average
- 107.9
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Cornelia Nixon Davis, INC.
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the North Carolina average (22 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.
10 citations
Health inspection on June 23, 2026
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.
26 of 419 North Carolina homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
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 July 19, 2026.
Citation F0604. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 July 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0565 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.
Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.
Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.
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 July 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2026.
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 July 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
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 July 17, 2026.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
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.
Citation K0347. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Fine
June 23, 2026 (4 months ago)
CMS fine of $68,344 on June 23, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 20, 2025 from $84,880 to $55,172.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 20, 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 F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 October 31, 2025.
Fine
October 20, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $55,172 on October 20, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on April 17, 2025
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 May 7, 2025.
Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 May 7, 2025.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.
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 May 7, 2025.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on April 17, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 June 24, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
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.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 8, 2024 from $13,575 to $8,824.
7 citations
Health inspection on February 8, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
76 of 419 North Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity G: actual 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 February 26, 2024.
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 February 9, 2024.
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 February 9, 2024.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
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 February 12, 2024.
Citation F0637. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2024.
Citation F0638. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 27, 2024.
Fine
February 8, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $8,824 on February 8, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC.5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/1966
- CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/1966
- BIEHL, JOANNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/23/2024
- CLEMENTS, MARYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/16/2024
- LONG, CHARLESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2003
- MCADAMS WELSH, MELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/13/2024
Questions
When was Davis Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Davis Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 22 health citations since February 8, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Davis Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $132,340 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Davis Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Davis Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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