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Universal Health Care/north Raleigh

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

5201 Clarks Fork Drive Nw, Northeast Raleigh · Raleigh, NC 27616132 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
3.1/5

based on 98 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility's rehabilitation therapy team is frequently praised, making it a potential option for short-term recovery. However, the history of serious neglect allegations and ongoing issues with call-bell response times means families must be highly involved; we strongly recommend daily, unannounced visits to monitor your loved one's care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

98 reviews on Google
Universal Health Care/North Raleigh (often referred to as Perry Creek) has a history of severe, well-documented complaints regarding patient neglect, hygiene, and staff responsiveness. While some recent reviewers report improvements in therapy services and individual staff interactions, many families continue to express deep concerns about chronic understaffing, slow call-bell response times, and the loss of personal belongings. Families should exercise extreme caution and conduct frequent, unannounced visits to ensure their loved ones are receiving consistent care.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff3.0Clean3.0Activities6.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated physical and occupational therapy team
  • Some compassionate and attentive individual nursing staff
  • Recent efforts to improve facility atmosphere and social activities

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing and slow call-bell response times (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and failure to provide basic daily care (bathing, changing) (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Theft or loss of personal belongings and clothing (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent communication and lack of responsiveness from administration (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 103 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about your physical and occupational therapy teams; how often do residents typically participate in those sessions?
  • 2With the recent efforts to improve the facility's atmosphere, what kind of new social activities or group events are being introduced for the residents?
  • 3How does the nursing team ensure that call bells are answered promptly, especially during the busier night shifts?
  • 4What specific protocols are in place to ensure that personal belongings and clothing are kept safe and organized for each resident?
  • 5Can you walk me through your process for managing medications and how you ensure there are no errors in administration?
  • 6How does the administration keep families updated on changes in a resident's care or health status?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapy team is compassionate and knowledgeable with a healthy dose of fun that encourages the patients to work hard but not to take themselves too seriously a long the way.

Family member · 2020★★★★★

My husband had a stroke five months ago... I see him almost every day and for the longest time we were having a lot of problems there... We had a meeting and they did a lot of changes within the therapy place and the business place and I do see a huge amount of improvement

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★

The people here are friendly, helpful and kind. The rehabilitation team is amazing! If either of them ever need to go back, I hope they have a bed available.

Family member · 2024★★★★★
Source: 98 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.55hrs
74%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.77hrs
92%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
73%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility82.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
82.5%
US
95.5%
NC
94.1%
Wake
96.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.1%
US
12.1%
NC
5.4%
Wake
6.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
15.3%
NC
20.2%
Wake
19.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.8%
Better than Avg
Here
11.8%
US
19.5%
NC
21.5%
Wake
15.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.9%
US
15.5%
NC
14.1%
Wake
14.8%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
14.0%
US
5.3%
NC
7.2%
Wake
7.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.8%
Better than Avg
Here
91.8%
US
81.8%
NC
80.1%
Wake
75.6%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.8%
Better than Avg
Here
86.8%
US
79.8%
NC
78.1%
Wake
77.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
1.6%
NC
1.5%
Wake
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
5penalties
62 complaint-triggered
$326,170 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of repeated family complaints, with over half of its 117 deficiencies triggered by families filing reports with federal inspectors. The most persistent problems involve medication management errors, inadequate nursing care, and violations of resident rights and safety protections. While the facility has corrected individual violations when cited, the same core issues continue recurring across multiple surveys, suggesting systemic problems that may put residents at ongoing risk.

Mar 3, 2026Complaint
2
0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Feb 12, 2026Routine
2
0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

Feb 12, 2026Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Aug 20, 2025Routine
6
0883Potential for harm · PatternResolved (past non-compliance)

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

Feb 24, 2025Routine
22
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0940Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0727Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0847Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0848Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0352Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Feb 24, 2025Complaint
13
0726Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0880Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0660Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0602Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

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.

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 24, 2025

$111,432

Payment Denial

Feb 24, 2025

40-day denial

Fine

Jun 6, 2024

$177,132

Payment Denial

Jun 6, 2024

38-day denial

Fine

Nov 30, 2023

$37,606

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Universal Health Care/north Raleigh

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Lifeworks Rehab

Chain Size

66 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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