Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City is an 86-bed assisted living and memory care facility at 260 Village Lake Road, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina. Current occupancy is 22 percent (19 of 86 beds), significantly below North Carolina’s 76.4 percent average. The facility offers respite care and memory care. 3-star state rating.
Serious resident safety breaches and systemic care failures characterize Dunmore’s regulatory record. Over six years, the facility averaged 11.3 deficiencies annually, 117 percent above North Carolina’s 5.2-deficiency benchmark. November 2024 annual survey and complaint investigation documented 14 deficiencies revealing critical structural problems. The facility allowed seven independent living residents to reside in licensed assisted living beds, directly compromising resident safety.
Healthcare follow-up failed to notify primary care provider of elevated blood sugar readings. Food safety violations included uncovered foods and unclean surfaces. Mealtime service omitted napkins, non-disposable utensils, and cups. Therapeutic diet menus did not match physician orders for pureed diet.
Snacks were not offered between meals and water was not served at each meal. No activities program existed. Privacy failures occurred with residents wandering into others’ rooms and taking belongings. Medication administration errors included missed doses and incomplete administration.
Unsecured medications and failure to observe residents taking medications compounded clinical risk. Failure to notify county DSS of a fall requiring emergency medical evaluation and sutures.
Fire safety infrastructure failures recur across construction surveys. March 2024 construction survey identified corridor obstructions reducing widths, missing sounding devices on exit doors for wanderers, unsafe exterior grounds with fallen fencing, improper fire evacuation diagrams, inadequate fire rehearsals, non-functional emergency lighting and exit signs, missing kitchen hood fire suppression inspections, fire-resistant ceiling penetrations, smoke-tight corridor door gaps, electrical deficiencies, sprinkler system escutcheon plate failures, and prohibited portable electric heater use. March 2019 construction survey documented missing fire safety inspection reports since 2016, unlocked hazardous chemical storage, non-functioning wanderer alarms, ceiling water damage, unsecured oxygen cylinders, no quarterly fire drill records, fire safety equipment failures, and inadequate exhaust ventilation.
November 2023 and January 2022 annual surveys documented persistent medication administration and food service failures spanning medication errors, inaccurate records, food contamination, missing therapeutic diet menus, and incomplete incident reporting to county DSS. No fines or license suspensions appear in the record.
Families should ask about corrections for independent living resident placement violations, medication administration procedures, fire safety, county DSS emergency notification protocols, and activities program status.
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Occupancy
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, citation, 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 2016 vs. North Carolina state average• Total deficiencies (48% above)
• Deficiencies per year (48% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (73% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total inspections (14% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (32% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (20% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 68 | 46 | This facility has 48% more total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (68 vs. NC avg 46).↑ 48% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 6.8 | 4.6 | This facility has 48% more deficiencies per year than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6.8 vs. NC avg 4.6).↑ 48% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.8 | 2.2 | This facility has 73% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (3.8 vs. NC avg 2.2).↑ 73% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 18 | 21 | This facility has 14% fewer total inspections than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (18 vs. NC avg 21).↓ 14% better |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 13 | 19 | This facility has 32% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (13 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 32% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 72% | 90% | This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (72% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 18% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 21, 2024 annual inspection found 14 deficiencies including medication errors, food safety, and resident privacy, with no immediate jeopardy or fines reported.
- Facility repeatedly failed to maintain fire safety systems, including malfunctioning alarms, emergency lighting, sprinkler issues, and corridor obstructions noted in multiple construction surveys since 2017.
- Complaint investigation in September 2024 substantiated improper placement of independent living residents in assisted living beds and resident privacy violations causing mental anguish.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City
Is Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City in a walkable area?
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City?
According to NC state health department records, Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City's license number is HAL-019-022.
What is the occupancy rate at Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City?
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City's occupancy is 22%.
What is the overall rating for Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City?
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
How many beds does Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City have?
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City has 86 beds.
What is the address of Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City?
Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City is located at 260 Village Lake Road Siler City, NC 27344.
What is the phone number of Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City?
(252) 572-2756 will put you in contact with the team at Dunmore Senior Living of Siler City.
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