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River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

250 Lovers Lane, Washington, NC 27889
Score: 10 / 100

With a score of 10/100, River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center 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.

Recent CMS inspections identified 31 deficiencies at River Trace Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 4 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: 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..

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

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

31
Total Deficiencies
Aug 21, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate 🔴 4 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0726 Severity J
    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.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity J
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity E
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Aug 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 16.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.5% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 9.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $32,991

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 10 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: -3 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12