Mountain Vista Health Park
Scout 100Denton, NC · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Denton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,180–$10,620/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Trinity Elms
7449 Fair Oaks Drive, Clemmons, NC 27012 · Forsyth County
51
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (90 of 100 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Clemmons
Trinity Elms is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Clemmons, NC, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 90 residents per day. It operates as part of the Lutheran Services Carolinas network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.28 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $15,646 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.28 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Clemmons options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 90
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Lutheran Services Carolinas
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 345565
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,180–$10,620/mo (median $9,130) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,110–$7,630/mo (median $6,200) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Winston-Salem prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.28
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.53
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- 2 ($15,646)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-04-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-01-17Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
2025-01-17Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-20 | Fine | $7,823 |
| 2024-08-20 | Fine | $7,823 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
7449 Fair Oaks Drive, Clemmons, NC
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Trinity Elms
How much does Trinity Elms cost?
Trinity Elms does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Clemmons, NC area typically runs $8,180–$10,620 per month (median $9,130, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Trinity Elms's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Trinity Elms 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Trinity Elms?
Staff provide about 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Trinity Elms?
Trinity Elms has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Trinity Elms have availability?
Typically 90% full (90 of 100 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Trinity Elms offer?
Trinity Elms in Clemmons, NC offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 100 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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