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Nursing homes in Beaufort County, North Carolina
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Beaufort County, North Carolina, with 268 beds between them.
100% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 61 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $44K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Beaufort County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 100% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.8 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $44K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center | Washington | 128 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 23.4 | $11K | 5 Sep 2025 |
| River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Washington | 140 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 22.1 | $33K | 22 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 3 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 3 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 3 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Cch Healthcare (1), Principle Long Term Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Beaufort County, North Carolina?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 268 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Beaufort County have the highest CMS ratings?
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center (2 stars), River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (1 stars)
How do Beaufort County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
100% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 22.8 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.