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Signature Healthcare of Kinston

907 Cunningham Road, Kinston, NC 28501

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Signature Healthcare of 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.

At a glance

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.

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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.

  1. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. Health inspection on December 9, 2025

    8 citations

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

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    • Citation F0809. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

    • 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 January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2026.

    • 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 January 5, 2026.

    • Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 January 5, 2026.

    • 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 January 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0641 3 times since 2023.

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  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  5. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.

  6. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  7. 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.

  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. Health inspection on October 17, 2024

    6 citations

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

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    • Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 12, 2024.

    • 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 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity B: potential for 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 12, 2024.

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  10. Fire safety inspection on October 17, 2024

    9 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 February 10, 2025.

    • 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 February 10, 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2025.

    • 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 February 10, 2025.

      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 February 10, 2025.

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

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  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  13. Health inspection on July 13, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 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 August 7, 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 August 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 August 7, 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 August 7, 2023.

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  14. Fire safety inspection on July 13, 2023

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 5 citations
    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2023.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2023.

    • Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2023.

    • Citation K0361. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 5, 2023.

    • 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 September 5, 2023.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on May 24, 2022

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2022.

    • Citation K0111. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 20, 2022.

    • 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 July 20, 2022.

    • 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 July 20, 2022.

    • 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 July 20, 2022.

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Facts from CMS

Phone
(252) 527-5146
Last standard health inspection
December 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
106
Residents per day, on average
90.5
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
LP Kinston LLC
Chain
Signature Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the North Carolina average (20 vs 18).

Owners and managers

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

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  • STEIER III, ELMER5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 08/01/2014
  • SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2014

Questions

When was Signature Healthcare of Kinston last inspected?

CMS lists December 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Signature Healthcare of Kinston have?

CMS lists 20 health citations since July 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Signature Healthcare of Kinston been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Signature Healthcare of Kinston?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Signature Healthcare of Kinston a Special Focus Facility?

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

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