Friends Homes at Guilford
Scout 100Greensboro, NC · 69 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Greensboro's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,250–$10,700/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community
700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407 · Guilford County
At WhiteStone, a retirement community in Greensboro, North Carolina, you’ll be met with warm smiles, a positive outlook and genuine goodwill – qualities that have made WhiteStone the first choice for Guilford County seniors for over a hundred years. As a new resident, it won’t be long before you feel like you’re part …
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Greensboro
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Greensboro, NC, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 50 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Services 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 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.43 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.84 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $25,490 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.43 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$25,490 in federal fines
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Greensboro, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 50
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Services
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 345506
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 | $8,250–$10,700/mo (median $9,210) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,140–$7,700/mo (median $6,260) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Greensboro 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
- 4.43
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.84
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 56.8%
- 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)
- 6
- Federal fines
- 1 ($25,490)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-17Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-04-17Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…
2025-04-17Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted profess…
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
2025-04-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2022-08-05Severity K — immediate jeopardyInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2022-08-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Fine | $25,490 |
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community
How much does Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community cost?
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Greensboro, NC area typically runs $8,250–$10,700 per month (median $9,210, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community?
Staff provide about 4.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 56.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community?
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community have availability?
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community offer?
Whitestone a Masonic and Eastern Star Community in Greensboro, NC offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Greensboro.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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