TerraBella Salisbury
TerraBella Salisbury is a vibrant senior living community in Salisbury, North Carolina, offering assisted living and memory care. The community provides 24/7 care and a maintenance-free lifestyle to its active residents, while its award-winning SHINE Memory Care Program offers evidence-based memory care to residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Featuring cozy suites and one-bedroom apartments with emergency call systems, individual climate control settings, and kitchenettes, residents are guaranteed a comfortable residence.
The community does its absolute best to ensure that residents have everything they need. From a jam-packed active social calendar and long-term health and wellness programs to concierge and housekeeping services, residents have everything they need to live a worry-free and convenient retirement. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including restaurant-style dining with tableside service, short-term respite care, a private courtyard & community garden, a professional beauty salon & barber shop, a jacuzzi spa, and a multifunction game room.
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Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2015 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (72% above)
• Deficiencies per year (71% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (45% above)
• Inspections with deficiencies (11% above) 1 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Inspection deficiency rate (7% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 79 | 46 | This facility has 72% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (79 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 72% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 7.2 | 4.2 | This facility has 71% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (7.2 vs. NC avg 4.2).↑ 71% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.2 | 2.2 | This facility has 45% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.2 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 45% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total inspections
| 25 | 21 | This facility has had 19% more total inspections than the North Carolina average (25 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 19% more |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 21 | 19 | This facility has 11% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (21 vs. NC avg 19).↑ 11% worse |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 84% | 90% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (84% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 6% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- August 13, 2025 follow-up found three unresolved fire safety code violations including electromagnetic locks and emergency release switches failing to operate properly in the Special Care Unit.
- June 19, 2025 follow-up identified two medication administration failures where levothyroxine and rosuvastatin were not given for five days due to missing eMAR entries and pharmacy communication delays.
- Multiple inspections from 2019 through 2025 repeatedly cited fire safety system malfunctions, corridor obstructions, and ventilation failures, showing persistent physical plant and safety compliance issues.
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2.5 miles from city center
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— 2.12 miles to nearest hospital (W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
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The information below is reported by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation.
| TerraBella Salisbury | AL MC RC | Salisbury (Lockeland) | 128 | No | A+ | 8 | - |
| Given Estates | AL NH RC SNF | Asheville (Stockwood) | 70 | No | - | 29 | - |
| Friends Homes | AL NH IL MC SNF | Greensboro (Guilford College) | 69 | No | - | 35 | Villa Apartments / Townhomes / Apartments / Cottages |
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | AL IL MC NH | Colfax | 60 | Yes | - | 7 | Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas |
| Carolina Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | Hendersonville | 60 | No | - | 82 | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about TerraBella Salisbury
What neighborhood is TerraBella Salisbury in?
TerraBella Salisbury is in the Lockeland neighborhood of Salisbury.
Is TerraBella Salisbury in a walkable area?
TerraBella Salisbury has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of TerraBella Salisbury?
According to NC state health department records, TerraBella Salisbury's license number is HAL-080-030.
What is the occupancy rate at TerraBella Salisbury?
TerraBella Salisbury's occupancy is 23%.
Are pets allowed at TerraBella Salisbury?
Yes, TerraBella Salisbury allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does TerraBella Salisbury have?
TerraBella Salisbury has 128 beds.
Are there photos of TerraBella Salisbury?
Yes — there are 6 photos of TerraBella Salisbury in the photo gallery on this page.
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