Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1245 Park Avenue · Henderson, NC · 27536 · 2524927021
92 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Principle Long Term Care
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $19,620 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $19,620 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 345321 · certified since July 13, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.