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PruittHealth-Neuse

1303 Health Drive, New Bern, NC 28560
Score: 15 / 100

With a score of 15/100, Pruitthealth-Neuse 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 Pruitthealth-Neuse, with 3.17 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 40 deficiencies at Pruitthealth-Neuse, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.89 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.40 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

40
Total Deficiencies
Dec 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 35 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0810 Severity D
    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Dec 17, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    May 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Nov 18, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 6.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 7.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.6% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 13.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $200,097

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 15 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 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 - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
110
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5