Pruitthealth-Elkin
Elkin, NC · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 345124) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $15,734
Phone: (336) 835-7802 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pruitthealth-Elkin in Elkin, NC holds 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 3 stars.
Pruitthealth-Elkin reports total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Pruitthealth-Elkin has 1 federal fine on record totaling $15,734.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Pruitthealth-Elkin is a for-profit nursing home in Elkin, Surry County, North Carolina, certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 91.9 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 12, 1974, and is part of the Pruitthealth chain, which operates 95 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Pruitthealth-Elkin holds an overall rating of 3 stars, at the state average of 2.93 for North Carolina. Component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.71887 hours per resident per day, including 0.83210 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $15,734.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not listed under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly through CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects data reported as of the most recent CMS refresh referenced in the source record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pruitthealth-Elkin has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the North Carolina state average of 2.93.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.71887 hours per resident per day, with 0.83210 RN hours per resident per day, and a 31.5% nursing turnover rate; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $15,734.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in CMS data, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pruitthealth-Elkin is certified for 100 beds and has an average daily census of 91.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pruitthealth chain, which includes 95 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 12, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3368357802 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 3368357802 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 full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/345124?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.