Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Salisbury, NC (2026)
The 7 highest-rated nursing homes in Salisbury, NC, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Trinity Oaks
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 18 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Autumn Care of Salisbury
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 14 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Nc State Veterans Home - Salisbury
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 47 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $12,444 in the last three years.
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The Laurels of Salisbury
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 17 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $17,175 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Liberty Commons Nsg and Rehab Center of Rowan County
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 10 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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Piedmont Health & Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 14 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $32,717 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Meadowbrook Health & Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 29 min a day with each resident (North Carolina average 3 hr 51 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $46,529 in the last three years.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Salisbury, NC
What is the best-rated nursing home in Salisbury, NC?
By Medicare’s ratings, Trinity Oaks ranks first in Salisbury, NC, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Salisbury, NC?
7 homes in Salisbury, NC qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Salisbury, NC, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data