Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast
Beaufort, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345182) · 104 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $3,728 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (252) 225-0112 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.0 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast has 1 federal fine on record totaling $3,728.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
PruittHealth-Crystal Coast is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Beaufort, Carteret County, North Carolina, first approved for certification on April 1, 1978. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. It is certified for 104 beds and reports an average of 92.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, PruittHealth-Crystal Coast holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.996 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,728.00, and 1 instance of payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator listed here.
Families should verify current details, including staffing and inspection updates, directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage from CMS records.
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 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at 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 3.23 hours per resident per day, with about 1.0 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 40.6%. CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $3,728.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 104 beds and reports an average daily population of 92.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the PruittHealth chain, which operates 95 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall 3-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2522250112 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 2522250112 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345182?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.