North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville
Kernersville, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345579) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (743) 209-3042 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville reports total nurse hours of 7.23 per resident per day, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover percentage was not reported by CMS for this facility.
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
North Carolina State Veterans Home Kernersville is a government (state-owned) nursing home located in Kernersville, Forsyth County, NC. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 58.0 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, and was first approved for certification on 2024-08-22.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the North Carolina state average overall rating of 2.93. The health inspection rating is 5 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 7.23, including 1.19 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover percentage was not provided in the available data.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus status was reported in the data provided for this facility.
This facility is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, below this facility's own 5-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS data.
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?
It holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the North Carolina state average of 2.93 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 7.23 per resident per day, with 1.19 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover percentage was not reported by CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 58.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government (state) owned and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on 2024-08-22.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating (5 stars), a health inspection rating (5 stars), a quality measure rating (4 stars), and a staffing rating (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify; contact the facility at 7432093042 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 7432093042 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345579?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.