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The Graybrier Nursing and Retirement Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

116 Lane Drive, Trinity, NC 27370128 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 46 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While Graybrier has a strong therapy department that has helped many residents return home, the facility has a concerning history of inconsistent patient care and hygiene issues. If you choose this facility, maintain a very active presence, conduct unannounced visits, and ensure you have a clear plan for medical advocacy, especially during weekends.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

46 reviews on Google
The Graybrier Nursing and Retirement Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the facility as a clean, nurturing environment for rehab and long-term care, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect and poor hygiene. While many reviewers highlight the kindness of specific staff members and the effectiveness of the therapy department, a recurring pattern of negative experiences involves issues with basic patient care, cleanliness, and communication from administration. Prospective families should be aware of these inconsistencies and consider frequent, unannounced visits to monitor their loved one's care.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff5.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMeds4.0Memory6.0Comms5.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Effective physical therapy department
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Helpful administrative communication

Concerns

  • Neglect and poor hygiene (soiled linens/clothing) (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medical oversight or failure to address health decline (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 49 analyzed

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4
5
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18

How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy department; can you tell me more about how the therapists work with residents to maintain their mobility?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that residents' personal hygiene and linen changes are handled promptly and consistently throughout the day?
  • 3With the administrative team being so communicative, what is the best way for our family to stay updated on any changes in our loved one's health?
  • 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure medication is administered accurately and that any changes in health decline are caught immediately?
  • 5How do you manage staffing during busy shifts to ensure that call bells and resident needs are addressed in a timely manner?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

The dementia unit nurses and aides are angels here are earth. I would leave my grandma wondering how in the world do these ladies get through a shift.

Memory care family member · 2018★★★★★

My grandmother was there almost 3 weeks. She had had a stroke before she got there and was basically there for physical therapy. From what I could tell, everyone was very nice and nurturing. She got fed well, bathed and cleaned.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★

The facility itself we are extremely pleased in how clean and orderly everything is at all times of the day. We felt that our Mama was very safe in their facility with the safety features they ha

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★
Source: 46 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.46hrs
62%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.14hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
63%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.1%
US
19.4%
NC
21.0%
Randolph
22.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
NC
91.7%
Randolph
96.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.4%
US
15.4%
NC
14.1%
Randolph
24.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
NC
94.1%
Randolph
96.0%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.1%
US
14.4%
NC
16.4%
Randolph
15.3%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.7%
US
15.3%
NC
20.2%
Randolph
16.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Better than Avg
Here
98.1%
US
79.7%
NC
78.1%
Randolph
85.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Randolph
82.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.9%
Better than Avg
Here
0.9%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Randolph
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (5.6)
3 complaint-triggered
$8,512 in fines

Families have filed complaint reports leading to three deficiencies, including recurring issues with accident prevention and safety supervision that appeared in multiple complaints. The facility shows ongoing problems with safety oversight, fire safety systems, and daily care assistance, with deficiencies spanning from 2022 through 2024. While all issues have correction dates, the pattern of repeated safety concerns and family complaints warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Jan 22, 2026Routine
1
0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Oct 17, 2024Routine
4
0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0352Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Oct 17, 2024Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 4, 2024Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jan 19, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Jun 1, 2023Routine
7
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 19, 2024

$8,512

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Graybrier Nursing and Retirement Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Harvey Linn Wilfong Trust U/w Fbo Trudy Wilfong

Owner · Organization

Bennett, Richard

Owner

Lennon, Daniel

Owner

16%

Lennon, Rudolph

Owner

16%

Key personnel

Walker, SuzetteW-2 Managing EmployeeLennon, DanielOfficer / DirectorLennon, RudolphOfficer / DirectorCanyon Management Consultants, INCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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