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Nursing homes in Lenoir County, North Carolina
Lenoir County, North Carolina, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 381 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (42%). Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies over three cycles, 13.4 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $91K across 7 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 | Lenoir County | North Carolina | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 419 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 42% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 13.4 | 17.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $91K | $15M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Kinston | 175 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 12.0 | $16K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Signature Healthcare of Kinston | Kinston | 106 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 18.9 | — | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston | Kinston | 100 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 10.0 | $75K | 28 Jul 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. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 2 |
| F0761 | Ensure 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. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Principle Long Term Care (1), Pruitthealth (1), Signature Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lenoir County, North Carolina?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 381 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lenoir County have the highest CMS ratings?
Harmony Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (3 stars), Signature Healthcare of Kinston (3 stars), Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston (2 stars)
How do Lenoir County nursing homes compare with North Carolina?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 42% statewide; citations run at 13.4 per 100 beds against 17.8 statewide.