Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston
2150 Hull Road · Kinston, NC · 28504 · 2529398000
100 certified beds Government - State Chain: Pruitthealth
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (4 citations).
- Federal penalties on record: $34,329 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
4 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $74,987 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
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 September 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B August 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
| July 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,673 |
| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,492 |
| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $8,492 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $40,658 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345560 · certified since August 8, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.