Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill
Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill is a 3-star rated nursing home in Chapel Hill, NC with 108 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 2/5.
The facility has 59 health violations on record. Federal fines total $35,353 across 3 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 11, 2024.
Staff turnover rate: 65.2% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and North Carolina public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $6,500
Fine
2020 1 penalties totaling $10,198
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $18,655
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 7 violations
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Provide appropriate foot care.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Educate 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.
2023 9 violations
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2022 7 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2021 8 violations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2020 3 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019 2 violations
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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.
2018 3 violations
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
2017 20 violations
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.
Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives.
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%.
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.
Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.
Frequently Asked Questions About Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill
- What violations has Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill received?
- Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill has 59 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill?
- Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill safe?
- Safety at Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill?
- Phone: (919) 967-1418. Address: 1602 E Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill offer?
- Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill is a skilled nursing facility with 108 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Chapel Hill, NC?
- Compare Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill with other nursing homes in Chapel Hill, NC on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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