nursing home in Durham, NC

Carver Living Center

303 East Carver Street, Durham, NC 27704 · (919) 471-3558

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★2
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Carver Living Center at a glance

Carver Living Center is a 232-bed for-profit nursing home in Durham, North Carolina (Durham County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 14, 2026) found 4 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.

Federal regulators fined it 4 times in the past three years, totaling $128,554.

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
232
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Cch Healthcare
Medicare-certified since
April 12, 1993
Resident/family council
Both
County
Durham County
CMS Certification Number
345434

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.9 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.7 / 52.9 / 5Worse
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility3.56 hrsNorth Carolina average3.85 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.56 hrs3.85 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.51 hrs0.62 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.04 hrs2.34 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.17 hrs3.42 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)111Worse

Inspections

This facility4North Carolina average5U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)459Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)123Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)94.549.280.6Worse

Penalties

This facility4North Carolina average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)411Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$128,554$36,617$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)511Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds232105107
Average residents per day1758786
Occupancy75.6%83.6%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.3%North Carolina average3.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.3%3.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)6%5.5%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)13%14%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)3.4%2.3%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.6%0.7%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)13.7%15.6%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)12.6%18.3%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)2.7%7.2%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)1.2%5.9%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)13%21.3%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)29.5%20.7%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)50.8%94.1%95.5%Worse
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)89.7%92%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.3%North Carolina average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. North Carolina and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityNorth Carolina avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.3%1.4%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)22.9%78.1%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)65.1%80.6%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 44 health deficiencies and 23 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 8 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
May 14, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
D
Potential harm, isolated
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
May 14, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
May 14, 2026
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
May 14, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
May 14, 2026
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2026
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2025
May 22, 2025
Complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 5, 2025
April 11, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected April 6, 2025
February 7, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 15, 2025
February 7, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 15, 2025
February 7, 2025
Fire safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0343
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 15, 2025
February 7, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 15, 2025
February 7, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 15, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 21, 2024
February 7, 2025
Complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 4, 2025
February 7, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
B
No harm, pattern
Corrected March 4, 2025
May 1, 2024
Complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 22, 2024
May 1, 2024
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2024
May 1, 2024
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 22, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
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.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Meet other general requirements.
Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Fire safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 6, 2024
December 1, 2023
Standard
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2023
December 1, 2023
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected December 5, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 1, 2023

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 5 federal penalties in the past three years, including $128,554 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
May 22, 2025Fine$13,855
April 11, 2025Fine$14,511
February 7, 2025Fine$17,345
September 28, 2023Payment Denial38 days from October 28, 2023
September 28, 2023Fine$82,843

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
CCH HEALTHCARE LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%06/01/2016
FORBRIGHT BANK
Organization
5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2016
MCCLURE, CAROL
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2016
STERN, JACOB
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/01/2016

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carver Living Center's rating?

Carver Living Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.

How many inspection citations did Carver Living Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Carver Living Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Carver Living Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Cch Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Carver Living Center and how do I contact it?

Carver Living Center is at 303 East Carver Street, Durham, NC 27704. Phone: (919) 471-3558.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.