nursing home in Clinton, NC
Southwood Nursing and Retirement
180 Southwood Drive, Clinton, NC 28328 · (910) 592-8165
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Southwood Nursing and Retirement at a glance
Southwood Nursing and Retirement is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Clinton, North Carolina (Sampson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 9, 2026) found 0 health citations. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $8,512.
Nursing staff turnover is 63.4% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Liberty Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- April 17, 1995
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Sampson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345472
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.34 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.19 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63.4% | 49% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 66.7% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 14 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,512 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 88 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.2% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 11.5% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6% | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.2% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.1% | 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) | 20.2% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.6% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.4% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 17, 2026 |
| April 9, 2026 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 September 17, 2026 |
| January 24, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | 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 February 11, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2025 |
| July 1, 2024 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 3, 2024 |
| July 1, 2024 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 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 April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 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 April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2024 |
| January 4, 2024 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 10, 2024 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $4,256 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Fine | $4,256 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY HEALTHCARE SERVICES OF SOUTHWOOD NURSING CENTER, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/1998 |
| LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/10/2011 |
| BAXLEY, TAYLOR Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| CALCUTT, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| LIBERTY HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| LIBERTY HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES OF SOUTHWOOD LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| LIBERTY LONG TERM CARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| LIBERTY REAL PROPERTIES, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| LONG TERM CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| MCNEILL, RONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| MILLER, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| WILSON, ROBERT Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| MCNEILL, JOHN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/11/2006 |
| MILLER, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| CALCUTT, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| MCNEILL, RONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| WILSON, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| WILSON, JEFFREY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
| WILSON, ROBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| MCNEILL, ROBERT Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| OLIVER, ANNA Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| PURVIS, JENNY Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2025 |
| RONALD B. AND CYNTHIA J. MCNEILL 2013 IRREVOCABLE TRUST Organization | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southwood Nursing and Retirement's rating?
Southwood Nursing and Retirement has 3 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 Southwood Nursing and Retirement receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Southwood Nursing and Retirement 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 Southwood Nursing and Retirement?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Liberty Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Southwood Nursing and Retirement and how do I contact it?
Southwood Nursing and Retirement is at 180 Southwood Drive, Clinton, NC 28328. Phone: (910) 592-8165.
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.