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Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
225 White Street, Jacksonville, NC 28546
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 239 beds, Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center serves Jacksonville in Onslow County, North Carolina and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1981.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the North Carolina median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 11, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $52K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 48.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Onslow Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 31 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.0 | 13.0 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.5% | 65.5% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $51,984 | $51,984 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 419 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: North Carolina average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 24 Apr 2025, 27 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×20 E ×10
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 24 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 27 Mar 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
| 3 Mar 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2024 | Fine | $51,984 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.5%, RNs 15.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | North Carolina median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.0% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.9% | 13.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Redwood Ltc Group, Llc. Chain: Principle Long Term Care (40 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principle Long Term Care, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Onslow County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Jacksonville | 120 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 5.8 | $4K | 1 Oct 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Onslow County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $52K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Principle Long Term Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Principle Long Term Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Apr 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.