Ayden Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

128 Snow Hill Road · Ayden, NC · 28513 · 2527468223

82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Principle Long Term Care

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

62% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 45
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 57
Federal penalties 15% 70
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.243.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.580.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.77≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year62%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $25,495

Inspection citations (32 in the current record)

  • Immediate jeopardy · J April 2, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected May 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023

    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 only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023 · found via complaint

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B November 16, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected December 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 25, 2022

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 8, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2022

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected October 13, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
April 2, 2026Fine$25,495

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345490 · certified since February 5, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.