Compass Assisted Living Rowan
Home For The Aged
1404 S. Salisbury Avenue, Spencer, NC 28159

Compass Assisted Living Rowan is a senior care community located in Spencer, NC. It provides assisted living and senior living for older adults in the Spencer area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (704)633-3892.
With 89 beds, Compass Assisted Living Rowan is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Rowan County average about 61 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Rowan County average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.
The community is located in Rowan County, NC.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Compass Assisted Living Rowan. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $10,039.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate foot care.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Compass Assisted Living Rowan offers assisted living and senior living.
Facility details
- Beds / units 89
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
- Annual staff turnover 35%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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