With four nursing homes in the city, there are only a few choices in Salisbury, North Carolina. This city received a city grade of B for overall nursing home quality. We also assessed the nursing homes in the nearby city of Lexington, which received a city grade of D. We found Salisbury to be on a whole other level. Topping off a great profile, Salisbury turned out to be the eleventh best city in the state of North Carolina according to our rankings.
To pair with its great overall grade, we awarded this city an A in our inspections category. Our inspection ratings weigh a host of factors included in a nursing home's inspection report. One of the most important criteria we consider is the quantity and severity of deficiencies. Nursing homes with better scores in this category generally have very few severe deficiencies. Salisbury also received an impressive short-term care grade where it received a B in this category. Lastly, this place earned slightly below average grades for our nursing and long-term care areas.