Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation
1075 US Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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Follow this homeElizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Elizabeth City, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since January 27, 202322 (North Carolina average 18)
- Fines in the past three years1, $77,760 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 27, 2023 from $15,593 to $5,843.
Health inspection on June 19, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on April 5, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 6, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0623 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 13, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 3 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on April 5, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 10, 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 June 10, 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 June 10, 2024.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 28, 2023 from $119,630 to $77,760.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on November 22, 2023
5 citationsCMS 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.
32 of 419 North Carolina homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
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Citation F0580. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
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 30, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0726. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 30, 2023.
November 16, 2023
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from November 16, 2023, for 14 days.
Health inspection on October 28, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
37 of 419 North Carolina homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
CMS fine of $77,760 on October 28, 2023.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 6, 2023.
Health inspection on January 27, 2023
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
37 of 419 North Carolina homes (9%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 June 9, 2022.
Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 March 1, 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2023.
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 February 27, 2023.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2023.
Citation F0570. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2023.
Citation F0623. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (252) 338-3975
- Last standard health inspection
- June 19, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 170
- Residents per day, on average
- 145.4
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
- Chain
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the North Carolina average (22 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 01/01/2016
Questions
When was Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists June 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 22 health citations since January 27, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $77,760 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.