F

NC State Veterans Home-Kinston

2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504
Score: 25 / 100

With a score of 25/100, Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston 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 at Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston exceed national averages, with 4.50 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.92 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 10 deficiencies at Nc State Veterans Home-Kinston, including 6 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.50 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.99 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.83 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.70 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

10
Total Deficiencies
Jul 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 3 Moderate 🔴 6 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity J
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jul 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jul 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity J
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jul 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity J
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jan 12, 2025 · 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 4.1% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $74,987

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 25 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4