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PruittHealth-Crystal Coast

2416 US Highway 70 East, Beaufort, NC 28516

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PruittHealth-Crystal Coast is a nursing home in Beaufort, North Carolina. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(252) 225-0112
Last standard health inspection
January 22, 2026 (9 months ago)
Certified beds
104
Residents per day, on average
94.1
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Pruitthealth - Crystal Coast, LLC
Chain
Pruitthealth
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the North Carolina average (10 vs 18).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 23, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    26 of 419 North Carolina homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    • Citation F0742. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 15, 2026.

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  5. Fine

    June 23, 2026 (4 months ago)

    CMS fine of $25,495 on June 23, 2026.

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  6. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 22, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

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  8. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on January 22, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0233. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install resident room doors of proper design and width.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0352. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 6, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.

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  9. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.3 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  11. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was PRUITTHEALTH-SEALEVEL.

  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. 5 citations

    Health inspection on October 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

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  16. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 3, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of September 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  18. 2 citations

    Health inspection on August 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  20. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 11, 2023 from $5,735 to $3,728.

  21. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  22. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was PruittHealth-Crystal Coast last inspected?

CMS lists January 22, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does PruittHealth-Crystal Coast have?

CMS lists 10 health citations since August 15, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has PruittHealth-Crystal Coast been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $25,495 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of PruittHealth-Crystal Coast?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is PruittHealth-Crystal Coast a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.