Jesse Helms Nursing Center
Monroe, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345097) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (980) 993-3280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Jesse Helms Nursing Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Jesse Helms Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.0%. CMS rates its staffing at 3 stars.
Jesse Helms Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Jesse Helms Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Monroe, North Carolina, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1973. The facility maintains 70 certified beds with an average daily census of 61.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Jesse Helms Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection, 5 stars; Quality Measures, 3 stars; and Staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed.
No abuse icon is present in the data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been indicated for this facility.
Jesse Helms Nursing Center is part of the Atrium Health chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars across the chain. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Jesse Helms Nursing Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
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 3.95 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with 41.0% nursing staff turnover; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds with an average of 61.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Atrium Health chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 18, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (5 stars), Staffing (3 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an Overall rating (5 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9809933280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9809933280 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345097?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.