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Pine Acres Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

279 Brian Center Drive, Lexington, NC 27292
Score: 3 / 100

With a score of 3/100, Pine Acres Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks in the bottom tier of North Carolina nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Pine Acres Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, with 3.38 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 27 deficiencies at Pine Acres Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.38 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.20 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.09 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

27
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 20 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity G
    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.
    May 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    May 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 5.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $122,460

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 3 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
106
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11