Premier Living And Rehab Center
Lake Waccamaw, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345185) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $383,791 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (910) 646-3132 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Premier Living And Rehab Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Premier Living And Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Premier Living And Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $383,791.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Premier Living And Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Waccamaw, Columbus County, North Carolina, first approved for federal certification in 1978. The facility is certified for 127 beds, with an average of 67.4 residents. It is operated as a For profit - Individual facility; the data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a larger chain.
According to CMS Care Compare, Premier Living And Rehab Center holds an Overall Rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the North Carolina state average of 2.93. The facility's Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measure rating is 1 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.60, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. CMS turnover data were not provided.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $383,791.00, and 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. In addition, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that are subject to increased CMS inspection oversight.
There is no indication in the provided data of an ownership change within the past 12 months. Data sourced from CMS 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 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 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $383,791.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 127 beds with an average of 67.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a For profit - Individual facility; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 29, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 9106463132 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9106463132 to arrange a visit.
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/345185?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.