Davis Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Wilmington, NC

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number345160
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1011 Porters Neck Road
Wilmington, NC 28411
New Hanover County
Phone
(910) 686-7195
ZIP code
28411 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
115
Residents per day
108.0 (94% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Cornelia Nixon Davis, INC.
Medicare certified since
April 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.64 (state 3.83 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.61 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.96 (state 0.89 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.07 (state 2.34 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.35 (state 3.40 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.7 (state 49.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.7 (state 45.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 23, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 4.8 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
22 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-23 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2026-07-19
2026-06-23 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-06-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-17
2025-10-20 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-10-31
2025-04-17 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.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-17 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-17 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-07
2025-04-17 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-07
2024-02-08 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-02-26
2024-02-08 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-09
2024-02-08 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-09
2024-02-08 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-22
2024-02-08 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-12
2024-02-08 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-27
2024-02-08 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-27

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $63,996 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-10-20Fine$55,172
2024-02-08Fine$8,824

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Cornelia Nixon Davis, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Biehl, Joanna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clements, Mary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cornelia Nixon Davis, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Charles (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
McAdams Welsh, Melissa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sutton-Surak, Audrey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Biehl, Joanna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Clements, Mary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Cornelia Nixon Davis, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Long, Charles (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
McAdams Welsh, Melissa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Davis Health Care Center?

Davis Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in North Carolina.

How many beds does Davis Health Care Center have?

It has 115 certified beds and cares for about 108 residents per day.

Has Davis Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $63,996 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Davis Health Care Center?

(910) 686-7195. The facility is located at 1011 Porters Neck Road, Wilmington, NC 28411.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.