nursing home in Elizabeth City, NC
Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation
1075 US Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 · (252) 338-3975
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation is a 170-bed for-profit nursing home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina (Pasquotank County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the North Carolina average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.3 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 19, 2025) found 1 health citation. The North Carolina average is 4.7.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $77,760.
Nursing staff turnover is 23.7% per year (state average 49%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Individual
- Beds
- 170
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation
- Medicare-certified since
- February 13, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Pasquotank County
- CMS Certification Number
- 345036
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.89 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.25 hrs | 0.62 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.28 hrs | 2.34 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.40 hrs | 3.42 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 23.7% | 49% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 45.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 53.8 | 49.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $77,760 | $36,617 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 170 | 105 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 151 | 87 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 88.7% | 83.6% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 13.1% | 5.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.7% | 14% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.3% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.7% | 18.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3% | 7.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.3% | 5.9% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 23.2% | 21.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.7% | 20.7% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | North Carolina avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.9% | 78.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.2% | 80.6% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 3 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| April 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 10, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 6, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 13, 2024 |
| April 5, 2024 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 13, 2024 |
| November 22, 2023 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| November 22, 2023 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| November 22, 2023 Complaint | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| November 22, 2023 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| November 22, 2023 Complaint | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 30, 2023 |
| October 28, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2023 |
| October 28, 2023 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 6, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2022 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 13, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 27, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0570 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 6, 2023 |
| January 27, 2023 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 13, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $77,760 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 14 days from November 16, 2023 |
| October 28, 2023 | Fine | $77,760 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRENGER, CHRISTOPHER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2016 |
| ELIZABETH CITY HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES, LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| WARING, TINA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/17/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for North Carolina nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a North Carolina average of 4.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation?
It is for profit - individual and part of Sanstone Health & Rehabilitation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation is at 1075 US Highway 17 South, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Phone: (252) 338-3975.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.