Beaufort, NC

Pruitthealth-Crystal Coast

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $3,728 in total fines with 1 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2416 US Highway 70 East, Beaufort, NC

(252) 225-0112

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

104

Certified beds

Average residents

91

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Pruitthealth

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1978-04-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

95 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.90

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.59 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.58

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.87 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.57

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.05

All reported nurse hours · state 3.78 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.48

RN + LPN hours · state 1.45 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.40

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.34 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.53

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.38 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.11

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.92

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.12

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.34

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover · state 48% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover · state 50% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,822

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

34.91

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9887

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 20.74% · Performance 23.76% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

3.84

Baseline 7.72% · Performance 6.69% · Measure score 3.84 · Achievement 3.84 · Improvement 3.29

Total nurse turnover

8.73

Baseline 25.00% · Performance 28.00% · Measure score 8.73 · Achievement 8.73 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.39

Baseline 3.17 hours · Performance 3.47 hours · Measure score 1.39 · Achievement 1.39 · Improvement 0.64

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 12.71%
10.72%
2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 147 · Observed rate 14.29% · Lower 95% interval 8.87%
Discharge to community 52.74%
50.57%
2.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 142 · Observed rate 50% · Lower 95% interval 45.27%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.83
1.02
0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 238 · Denominator 238
Falls with major injury 1.26%
0.77%
0.5 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 238
Discharge self-care score 60.78%
53.69%
7.1 pts better
Numerator 93 · Denominator 153
Discharge mobility score 59.48%
50.94%
8.5 pts better
Numerator 91 · Denominator 153
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 5.46%
2.29%
3.2 pts worse
Numerator 13 · Denominator 238 · Adjusted rate 5.84%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.69%
7.12%
0.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 129 · Observed rate 5.43% · Lower 95% interval 4.29%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 95
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score 66.01%
56.45%
9.6 pts better
Numerator 101 · Denominator 153
Transfer of health information to provider 98.33%
95.95%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 59 · Denominator 60
Transfer of health information to patient 92.31%
96.28%
4 pts worse
Numerator 132 · Denominator 143
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 9.16%
25.2%
16 pts worse
Numerator 12 · Denominator 131

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
1.8
0.5 pts worse
1.9
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.8
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.5%
8.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.1%
5.9 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
3.6%
1.4 pts worse
3.3%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.2%
4.8%
0.6 pts better
11.4%
7.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.8%
7.2%
4.6 pts worse
5.4%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.2% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 8.3% · 4Q avg 11.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 35.6%
21.6%
14 pts worse
19.6%
16 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.5% · Q2 37.3% · Q3 33.9% · Q4 36.7% · 4Q avg 35.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.2%
15.0%
4.2 pts worse
16.7%
2.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 16.3% · Q3 22.2% · Q4 24.0% · 4Q avg 19.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 23.7%
21.5%
2.2 pts worse
16.3%
7.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 23.9% · 4Q avg 23.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.8%
16.8%
3 pts better
14.9%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 14.5% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 13.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.9%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
2.6%
0.1 pts worse
1.7%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.9%
21.2%
7.3 pts better
19.8%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.3% · Q2 19.8% · Q3 14.6% · Q4 8.4% · 4Q avg 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.5%
6.0%
1.5 pts better
5.1%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 3.5% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
79.9%
18.4 pts better
81.7%
16.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 99.6% · Q2 99.6% · Q3 98.6% · Q4 94.9% · 4Q avg 98.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.3%
13.2%
4.1 pts worse
12.0%
5.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.3% · Observed 15.3% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
1.6%
About the same
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
78.1%
21 pts better
79.7%
19.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 35.3%
22.9%
12.4 pts worse
23.9%
11.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 35.3% · Observed 28.6% · Expected 19.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2026-01-22 · Fire 2024-10-03

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2023-09-14

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-09-14 · Fire 2022-05-12

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-07-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-22

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-15

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-11-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2024-11-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-09-06

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$3,728 2023-10-11

Fine

Fine · fine $3,728

Fine

$0 2023-10-11

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-01-11 · 22 days

22 day denial

Ownership

United Health Services Of North Carolina Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

99% 12 facilities 2013-03-19
Hancock, Nena

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-04-22
J Paige Pruitt Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 86 facilities 2013-03-19
Lisa P Hamby Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 84 facilities 2021-06-22
Neil L Pruitt Jr Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 83 facilities 2021-06-22
Pruitt, Nancy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2013-11-27
Pruitt, Neil

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 91 facilities 2013-03-19
Small, Philip

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 11 facilities 2013-11-27
Uhs-Pruitt Holdings, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 77 facilities 2013-03-19
United Health Services Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 88 facilities 2013-03-19

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