The Laurels Of Chatham
Pittsboro, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345421) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,527
Phone: (919) 542-6677 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Laurels of Chatham has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Laurels of Chatham reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
The Laurels of Chatham has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,527.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
The Laurels of Chatham is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pittsboro, North Carolina, operating under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 140 beds and averages 122.8 residents. It has been federally certified since April 1992. The facility is part of the Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which includes 81 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Laurels of Chatham holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,527.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Laurels of Chatham has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day with a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing staff turnover is 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,527.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 140 beds and averages 122.8 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 Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care chain, which has 81 facilities averaging a 2.8-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 28, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 919-542-6677 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at 919-542-6677 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345421?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.