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Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center
160 S Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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.
Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is certified for 117 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the North Carolina median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 12, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 23.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.6.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the North Carolina median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 47.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nash Co. median | North Carolina median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 17 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.1 | 23.1 | 15.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.2% | 44.8% | 48.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $27,872 | $0 | $8,512 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 21 Nov 2025, 1 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×18 E ×3 B ×1 C ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | B | Standard survey | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 19 Nov 2024 | Fine | $10,527 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the North Carolina average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.2%, RNs 72.2%; 2 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 | 8.1% | 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 | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.6% | 17.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.9% | 5.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.5% | 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: Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2014 |
| John J Notermann Business Tr | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2017 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2014 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/2025 |
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 Nash County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Carrolton of Nash | Rocky Mount | 141 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 12.1 | — | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Autumn Care of Nash | Nashville | 60 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 23.3 | — | 30 Jul 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Nash County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The North Carolina median is 16 per facility.
Has Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a North Carolina median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sovereign Carolina Holdings LLC, John J Notermann Business Tr and Southern Healthcare Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 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.