Deficiency Index

F847 citations in North Carolina

Administration Deficiencies

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

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F847 in North Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

North Carolina cites F847 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.98×

0.98 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of North Carolina citations0.14%

Of every deficiency written in North Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F847.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What North Carolina surveyors wrote

F847 findings written in North Carolina, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

F · No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadSeptember 8, 2026

Based on record review and staff interviews the facility failed to ensure the arbitration agreement clearly communicated that the right to rescind within 30 days could be requested verbally or in writing. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure the arbitration agreement stated that with each new admission more than 30 days after discharge, a new arbitration agreement would be offered and the facility failed to maintain a formal written policy governing the arbitration agreement process. The deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents admitted to the facility. …

Belaire Health Care Center

B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternDecember 12, 2025

Based on record review and interviews with resident representatives and staff, the facility failed to explain the arbitration agreement to a resident's representative prior to having them sign the agreement. This occurred for 2 of 5 residents reviewed for arbitration (Resident #1 and Resident #66).The findings included:A review of the facility's undated arbitration agreement read that the residents or resident representatives acknowledge they had read and understood the agreement and that it had been explained in plain language.a. Review of Resident #1's arbitration agreement dated 10/7/25 revealed neither box was checked indicating if the resident/resident Representative accepted or declined the agreement. …

NC State Veterans Home - Salisbury

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Recent years

YearShare of North Carolina citationsvs expected
20230.38%2.52×
20240.08%0.48×
20250.14%0.98×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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