NC State Veterans Home-Kinston
2150 Hull Road, Kinston, NC 28504
NC State Veterans Home-Kinston is a nursing home in Kinston, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (252) 939-8000
- Last standard health inspection
- November 14, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day, on average
- 92.8
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- Nc Department of Military and Veteran Affairs Nc Division of Vet
- 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 28, 2025 from $13,342 to $8,672.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 28, 2025 from $13,343 to $8,673.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 13, 2025 from $16,985 to $8,492.
4 citations
Health inspection on July 28, 2025
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.
64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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 has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
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 has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Fine
July 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,672 on July 28, 2025.
Fine
July 28, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,673 on July 28, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 13, 2025
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.
64 of 419 North Carolina homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
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 January 31, 2025.
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 January 31, 2025.
Fine
January 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,492 on January 13, 2025.
Fine
January 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $8,492 on January 13, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on August 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2024.
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 September 19, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 22, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 7, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 November 7, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.0 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on February 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
76 of 419 North Carolina homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
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 March 22, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2024.
Fine
February 29, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $40,658 on February 29, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 18, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0911. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- NC DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS NC DIVISION OF VET5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/25/2013
- NC DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERAN AFFAIRS NC DIVISION OF VETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/25/2013
- ARD, BONNIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2024
- BANKS, KATHLEENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2013
- STEPHENS, NICOLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/27/2013
Questions
When was NC State Veterans Home-Kinston last inspected?
CMS lists November 14, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does NC State Veterans Home-Kinston have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since February 29, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has NC State Veterans Home-Kinston been fined?
CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $74,987 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of NC State Veterans Home-Kinston?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is NC State Veterans Home-Kinston a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.