Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation
1075 Us Highway 17 South · Elizabeth City, NC · 27909 · 2523383975
170 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $77,760 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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No harm found · B June 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B April 5, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B April 5, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 13, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2023 · 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 November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Administration
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Actual harm · G October 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 27, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2023
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 March 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 27, 2023
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected February 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C January 27, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected February 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C January 27, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected February 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2023 | Fine | $77,760 |
| October 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345036 · certified since February 13, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.