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University Health and Rehabilitation Center

411 S Lasalle Street · Durham, NC 27705 · 126 certified beds

(919) 383-5521

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About University Health and Rehabilitation Center

University Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Durham, North Carolina. Its capacity is 126 beds, above the Durham County median of 111 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Lifeworks Rehab. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on April 16, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.39 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Durham. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (42)

Records from August 2022 to April 2026.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2026.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0561

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2026.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0679

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2026.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0925

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • April 16, 2026

    Tag F0584

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • January 16, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2025.

  • January 16, 2025

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2025.

  • January 16, 2025

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2025.

  • January 16, 2025

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2025.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0745

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0761

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0580

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 22, 2024.

  • November 5, 2024

    Tag F0730

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 22, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (3)

Total fines: $129,754

  • November 5, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $86,473 against this nursing home on November 5, 2024.

  • May 9, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $10,033 against this nursing home on May 9, 2024.

  • March 6, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $33,248 against this nursing home on March 6, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.39 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 1.81 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Lifeworks Rehab, a chain of 64 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.2 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 1.8 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in North Carolina.

Nursing Homes

North Carolina median$9,733/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Durham.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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