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Ayden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Ayden, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345490) · 82 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 2.93★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $37,700 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (252) 746-8223 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Ayden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below North Carolina's state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.

Ayden Court reports total nurse staffing of about 2.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 58.4%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $37,700.00 against Ayden Court, along with 1 payment denial. The facility does not currently carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program, based on available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Ayden Court Nursing A… Ayden Court Nursing A…: 1★ 1★ NC average NC average: 2.93★ 2.93★ Principle Long Ter chain avg Principle Long Ter chain avg: 3★ 3★

About this facility

Ayden Court Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ayden, Pitt County, North Carolina, with 82 certified beds and an average of 78.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Ayden Court holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 1 star.

Nurse staffing levels total 2.99 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.4%.

On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $37,700.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

This facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, based on the data provided. Families should independently verify all figures on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects a specific CMS reporting period and may be updated.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Ayden Court has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 2.99 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 58.4%. CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $37,700.00 and 1 payment denial.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

Based on the data provided, this facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 82 certified beds with an average daily population of 78.4 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Principle Long Term Care chain, which operates 40 facilities averaging a 3.0 CMS rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 5, 1999.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

This facility has an overall rating of 1, a health inspection rating of 1, a quality measures rating of 3, and a staffing rating of 1, each reflecting different aspects of CMS's evaluation.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2527468223 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2527468223 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345490?state=NC.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.