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Nursing homes in Carteret County, North Carolina
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Carteret County, North Carolina, with 302 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies over three cycles, 7.0 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $4K across 1 fine.
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 | Carteret County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 7.0 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $4K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent | Morehead City | 92 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.1 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Newport | 64 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 15.6 | — | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast | Beaufort | 104 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 9.6 | $4K | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Embassy At Morehead City | Morehead City | 42 | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 2 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 2 |
| F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
Chains present: Principle Long Term Care (1), Century Care Management (1), Pruitthealth (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Carteret County, North Carolina?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 302 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Carteret County have the highest CMS ratings?
Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent (5 stars), Croatan Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast (3 stars)
How do Carteret County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 7.0 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.