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Nursing homes in Johnston County, North Carolina

Johnston County, North Carolina, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 615 certified beds.

60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 138 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.4 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.

Fines in the period covered total $471K across 8 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.

MeasureJohnston CountyNorth CarolinaUS
Facilities541914690
Rated 1–2 stars overall60%42%41%
Median overall rating233
Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles)22.417.826.8
Median nurse hours per resident day3.43.53.7
Fines listed$471K$15M$457M

Facilities

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterSmithfield165443148.5—26 Feb 2026
Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterClayton1003342828.0$26K24 Apr 2025
Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ofBenson1002223737.0$16K20 Nov 2025
Clayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterClayton901113842.2$166K13 Feb 2026
Smithfield Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenSmithfield1601122113.1$264K23 Apr 2026

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

TagRequirementCitations
F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.8
F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.6
F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.6
F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.6
F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.6

Ownership

TypeFacilities
For profit5

Chains present: Principle Long Term Care (2), Liberty Senior Living (1), Venza Care Management (1).

Questions and answers

How many nursing homes are in Johnston County, North Carolina?

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 615 certified beds.

Which nursing homes in Johnston County have the highest CMS ratings?

Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Springbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars), Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of (2 stars)

How do Johnston County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?

60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 22.4 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.