Peak Resources-Outer Banks
430 West Health Center Drive · Nags Head, NC · 27959 · 2524413116
126 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Peak Resources, Inc.
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.99 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
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 April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · B January 25, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 25, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345226 · certified since October 19, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.