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Universal Health Care/north Raleigh

89 federal citations on record , including 5 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 5 federal enforcement actions totaling $326,170.

Special Focus Status 5 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
89
Total citations
89
Last 3 years
11
Actual harm+
5
Federal penalties
$326,170
Total fines
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

89 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Aug 20, 2025F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.DStandard
Aug 20, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Aug 20, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Aug 20, 2025F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Aug 20, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Aug 20, 2025F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.JComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F761Ensure 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.EComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.JComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.GComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Feb 24, 2025F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.EStandard
Feb 24, 2025F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Feb 24, 2025F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Feb 24, 2025F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
Feb 24, 2025F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EStandard
Feb 24, 2025F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
Feb 24, 2025F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.EStandard
Feb 24, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Nov 7, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.GComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.KComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedEComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.JComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DComplaint
Sep 12, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.GComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.EComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.EComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Aug 6, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Jun 6, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Jun 6, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jun 6, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.EComplaint
Jan 10, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Jan 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jan 10, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.GComplaint
Nov 30, 2023F758Implement 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.EComplaint
Nov 30, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Nov 30, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint
Nov 30, 2023F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.GComplaint
Nov 30, 2023F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EStandard
Nov 30, 2023F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Nov 30, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Nov 30, 2023F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.EStandard
Nov 30, 2023F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.DStandard
Nov 30, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard
Nov 30, 2023F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard
Nov 30, 2023F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.EStandard
Nov 30, 2023F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.EStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 5 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $326,170 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 78 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Feb 24, 2025Fine$111,432
Feb 24, 2025Payment DenialMar 27, 2025 · 40 days
Jun 6, 2024Fine$177,132
Jun 6, 2024Payment DenialSep 6, 2024 · 38 days
Nov 30, 2023Fine$37,606
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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