Southwood Nursing And Retirement
Clinton, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345472) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $8,512
Phone: (910) 592-8165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southwood Nursing And Retirement has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Southwood Nursing And Retirement reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 63.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Southwood Nursing And Retirement has 2 federal fines on record totaling $8,512.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
About this facility
Southwood Nursing And Retirement is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 17, 1995. The facility is certified for 100 beds and reports an average daily census of 88.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southwood holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (North Carolina average: 2.93). This overall score is composed of four separate CMS measures: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.4%, a figure families may want to weigh alongside the 1-star staffing rating.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $8,512.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded.
Southwood is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southwood Nursing And Retirement has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.4%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $8,512.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southwood is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily census of 88.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Liberty Senior Living chain, which operates 37 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 17, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (4 stars here), staffing (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall combined rating (3 stars) which factors in all three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9105928165 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9105928165 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345472?state=NC.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.