Bladen East Health and Rehab
804 S Poplar Street · Elizabethtown, NC · 28337 · 9108628100
90 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.41 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $13,130 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B March 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B October 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 6, 2023 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $4,979 |
| September 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,151 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345267 · certified since November 15, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.