Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1341 Paradise Road · Edenton, NC · 27932 · 2524827481
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Principle Long Term Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B April 2, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 22, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345164 · certified since May 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.