Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
210 Foxhall Road · Newport, NC · 28570 · 2522232560
64 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Principle Long Term Care
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345491 · certified since February 4, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.