Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston
Kinston, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345560) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 5 totaling $74,987
Phone: (252) 939-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston reports total nurse staffing of about 5.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston has 5 federal fines on record totaling $74,987.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston is a government (state-owned) nursing home in Kinston, NC, certified for 100 beds with an average of 91.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since August 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 5.03702 hours per resident per day, including 0.89366 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $74,987.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent reporting period available to CMS at time of publication. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection and staffing record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 37.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $74,987.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds and has an average of 91.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of North Carolina (Government - State) and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 8, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
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 2529398000 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 2529398000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345560?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.